On January 9, 2001, the iTunes software was introduced to the public by Apple Inc. One of the notable features of the computer program was that people were able to buy merchandise and download games, application, music videos and music at the iTunes store, while the iTunes program itself was free. iTunes is very useful to those who want to store and play different songs and watch music videos on their personal computers. While iTunes is useful, it uses files that are coded in the iTunes format, and this format is not compatible with some other players and applications. Therefore, a user may need to convert their iTunes music files into MP3 file format which is virtually the most popular file format in existence.
What you will need
- Any audio converter program
Instructions
- If any files are bought from the iTunes store ensure that the Digital Rights Management is removed from the file you want to convert. To remove the DRM, select the file, then choose the option to ‘erase DRM.’ If the option did not appear, update your version of iTunes and then try again.
- Navigate to the My Music section on your computer and look for the iTunes directory. Highlight the files that you want to convert and then right click. Copy the files.
- Navigate to your desktop and then make a folder. Pate the copied files into the folder.
- Create another folder on your desktop; this is where the converted files will be saved.
- Run the audio converter program. A popular one is Format Factory.
- In Format Factory select the ‘All to MP3’ button and then search for the iTunes files you would like to convert.
- When the conversion process is completed, a status bar will show up on the screen to inform you that the files were converted to MP3. Copy the converted files to the folder on the desktop that you created in step 4.
- Make sure that you save the converted filed in your computer. You can now move the files to your MP3 player or onto a blank audio or data disk.
Tips
- Note that the system requirements for Windows 2000 and Windows XP is: Intel compatible processor; at least 1500 megahertz 512 megabytes ram DVD ROM Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Broadband Internet connection
- Also note that the minimum system requirements for Windows Vista is: Intel compatible processor; at least three gigahertz single core or 1.8 gigahertz dual core 1-gigabyte RAM Video card Sound card
