Haven't used iTunes in a year or so. I used to be able to convert files bought from iTunes store to MP3 format so I could load them onto my MP3 player. That option is no longer available on the current version of iTunes. Researched the Help files, but after digesting them found a note at the bottom that said the solutuions provided won't work with music purchased from iTunes Store!!!
The option to save/convert to MP3 format does not come up on my pop-up menu; it shows up on the file menu. But when I use it, it does not convert the file. It says, the song "could not be converted because protected files cannot be converted to other formats."
So, these answers are somewhat dated. I would like to download all of my albums and single songs from my iTune library to my PC in an mp3 format (I don't have very many of either). The suggestions given before seem centered on using a Mac, iPod or other Apple product and it seems that once you make these changes in the preference window, then that is the default download for future purchases. What are your thoughts now? Please keep in mind that I am not a strong user of Apple products. When you answer please use simple language and step-by-step instructions. Thanks in advance for your help. I always get good answers from Apple community.
Buy it. The protected version is either rented via Apple Music or was purchased over 8 years ago and is a 128k DRM AAC version you could potentially burn to CD and then rip back with a consequent loss of quality.
I just discovered this - open RealPlayer, then go to Window/Open Real Player Converter and you can drag and drop the necessary music files, and it offers a number of conversion options, as wells a customization option. Hope that helps!
The point of DRM is to limit your use of the content, such as making copies in another format free of DRM. You might be able to burn to CD and then rip back to a format of your choice. It depends on what limitations are imposed, and typical audiobook files may be larger than a single CD. Burning to disc was possible with 128k protected audio files sold up until 2009, but isn't possible with Apple Music items, which are designed to work only while you have an active subscription.
iTunes allows you to rip CDs in a number of formats. Use Edit > Preferences > General > Import Settings to choose which format and bitrate you desire. (Start with iTunes instead of Edit if you're on a Mac). Anything purchased from the iTunes Store will be delivered in 256k AAC, regardless of your preferred import format. You cannot change that, but you can convert the format afterwards if it is necessary. E.g. you want to copy the tracks to a media player that doesn't support AAC. The script I mentioned earlier can be used to convert tracks from one format to another without having to manually tidy up the duplicates that otherwise get created when you use iTunes to make a copy in a new format.
I will appreciate any help from anyone who shows me how to play wma audio files in Itunes. I do not want to use an outside non-Apple audio video converter. The quick time program plays the audio file but I do not know how to bring it in the Itunes Library.
Just tried Adaptor today. Was leery of downloading from link on page 1...and then after I installed I got message to download something for back end....but worked so easily (Quicktime wouldn't work) and quickly. And its FREE!
If you don't want to use a non-Apple converter, then there's nothing you can do. Apple's software does not natively play WMA nor WMV content (if QuickTime plays it, you must have either the Flip4Mac codec or Perian, both third-party products), nor does any Apple software on Mac OS X have the ability to convert WMA to a format iTunes can handle.
If they are playing in Quicktime on a Mac and converting then you must have the advanced version of Flip4mac installed. There is no other way to play them (unless your computer is 10+ years old and running old software).
In iTunes for Windows, you can convert your unprotected WMA files to AAC files (or whatever file format is chosen in the Importing pane of iTunes Preferences) without changing the original WMA file. Simply drag the WMA files into your library in iTunes and iTunes does the grunt work, converting them for you. Windows Media Player 9 or later must be installed to convert unprotected WMA files. Protected WMA files cannot be converted.
Assuming that they are not DRM protected files, If you're on Windows XP, iTunes will convert it when you import. No need for another program to convert it. For Mac, The latest version of iTunes should have the capability of importing them, however, you may have to convert them to AAC using iTunes. It is in the menues somewhere. I use a program called MP3 Converter for Mac, it converts wma to mp3. You can try that.
I hate to spoil this chorus of approval for Adapter, but I had the same problem of listening to .wma audio files in iTunes. Sadly, Adapter keeps coming up with the error message "Unable to load source file - song 01.wma is not a valid video, audio or image file"...
I downloaded the free MediaHuman Audio converter by which you can very easily convert "wma" files to mp3 or else. The converted file will be stored in "music/converted by MediaHuman/, and can then be added to iTunes Library, or it can be used by mp3 players. All very easy & straight forward.
My video files from my camcorder are coming over as MOD files and my MAC is not able to open them so i can view or convert them. What do i need to do to convert to a file MAC can recognize? Someone said to download HandBrake app to convert but it is not available on app store.
If you want to edit the video files, Handbrake is definitely NOT the correct app to use because it doesn't output editable formats, and it certainly doesn't create QuickTime/Apple Intermediate Codec files.
In the Finder, single-click the file name, then single-click it again. This will enable you to edit the filename. Change the .mod extension to .mpg. You may get a verification message asking if you really want to change the extension; say yes.
Hint: make sure to pause between the first and second single-clicks or the action will be interpreted as a double click instead and OS X will attempt to open the file instead of allowing you to change the filename.
I have been using AppGeeker for a long time and it can convert almost anything to anything (in batch as well). Audio or video. Got if for one specific thing, but now use it almost daily for a variety of conversions.
FreeConvert supports 500+ file formats. Simply upload your files and convert them to iPhone Video format. Alternatively, you can upload iPhone Video files and convert them to a different format. All from the convenience of one tool!
This appears to be some format that Apple is pushing on me, but at this point it's an obstacle. Moreover, I never asked for my photo downloads to land as HEIC format. I don't want that. I never want my photos in HEIC format; I want them in JPEG or PNG. Maybe I fat-fingered some setting? Maybe it's a consequence of the latest iOS? This also happened a couple of years ago and I don't remember what I did to fix it.
What's the easiest way to make this not happen? Ideally I would like to just change a setting on my phone or possibly iCloud/photos, but if I have to, I will look into a converter that isn't a hassle to use (for example, GIMP is hard no; maybe ImageMagick if there's only one or two arguments).
The second part is about never getting photos in HEIC format. Sounds like you're using an iOS device. On iOS 17, go to Settings > Camera > Formats, and choose "Most Compatible". That will always use JPEG/H.264 formats, with limitations on fps for hi-res videos.
If you've already downloaded them, you can convert them in Windows. Windows 10 and 11 supports HEIC/HEIF images if HEIF Image Extensions, provided by Microsoft, is installed from the Windows Store. Once that's installed, HEIC will open in Windows Preview.
If you want to convert HEIC to JPG/PNG on Widnows computer, actually there are many such tools online or offline. If you want to bacth convert HEIC images to JPG/PNG, try Coolmuster HEIC Converter. It's easy to use. You just need to add the HEIC images, set the output format, click the "Convert" button.
I recently published a free (100%-free, no registration, no license fee, no in-app purchases etc) HEIC to JPG/PNG converter to the Microsoft App Store. If you are still looking for a way to convert your files feel free to try it out by going here:
Full transparency - there is a popup after conversion that asks if you'd like to buy me a coffee for support. You are under no obligation to do this! Just use the app as you'd like as often as you'd like. If you are happy with it that's enough for me!
Nowadays, JPEG is present in every image workflow, from image editors social networks, browsers, email clients, and virtually every piece of hardware or software that can show pictures. JPEG is an open file format standard and still the most popular image format on the web. Moreover, HEIF and HEVC are clouded by expensive patent licensing concerns, which means there could be legal implications to implementing HEIF support, particularly in paid software or a hardware product.
This program offers more settings to adjust the parameters of output JPEGs, for example, changing color mode (CMYK, RGB, RGB/A, Grayscale, etc.), watermarking, compression, and more. It is a great tool, especially if you want to convert many pictures or documents at once.
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