How To Convert AAC Files To MP3

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Converting AAC audio files, the default format of iTunes, to the MP3 format allows you to play music in other applications.

To complete this How-To you will need:

iTunes

Step 1: Open iTunes

Open iTunes, click on iTunes on the top, horizontal menu bar, and then select Preferences.

Step 2: Select import options

Select Import Settings from the General Preferences screen.

Tip: Different versions of iTunes may have slightly different options, so look for Import if Import Settings is not visible.

Step 3: Set to MP3

Choose Import Using and change from AAC Encoder to MP3 Encoder using the pull-down menu. Select OK, and again click on OK when you're returned to the General Preferences screen.

Step 4: Select songs to convert

Select one or more songs to convert by highlighting them. Some songs purchased from iTunes, such as copy-protected songs, cannot be converted to MP3.

Step 5: Select advanced option

Click on Advanced from the top menu. Then choose Create MP3 version. It will create a duplicate MP3 file of the AAC file, leaving you with both files saved on your computer.

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[gianibread82]

thanks bro!

[embocaj]

Awesome, it worked.

FOR THOSE WITH THE NEW ITUNES.. go to Edit > Preferences > where it says on General Tab "When you insert a CD..." click on Import Options just to the right of that, change to MP3 Encoder, click ok, then ok.. and you're good now. select the file you want, and right click.. go to Create MP3 Version

[crusherluis]

what you do if i have windows?!!

[WildBassfly]

none of this works

[bongiovanni2011]

:/ still didnt work for me

[Beccy1DATL]

Oh my god, you lifesaver! THANK YOU!<3

[dblovett]

Excellent, thank you.

[brktberhe]

ok, got all my songs converted, now how do i put em on my zune player from a Mac?? #stuck

[beyondaqtip]

Is there a way to change all your songs that you already have all at once, or do i have to go through them one, by, one?

[TheEvilMessiah]

Thank you dude, you really helped me out. lol, it seems so obvious now but I was massing around for an hour before I realized i could just u-tube it, thanks again man.