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Howard2k · 12-21-04, 01:30 AM

To clarify the previous post -

If the files are AAC files that have been downloaded from the iTunes Music Store then the best way is to burn to CD and re-rip to MP3 or use a method alluded to above.

But if they are AAC files that have been ripped from CD (ie NOT downloaded from iTunes Music Store) then the Fairplay DRM wrapper does not get applied and you do NOT have to waste a CD to re-encode them. Just set your iTunes options to import to MP3 and then you can right click the AAC file and convert to MP3 from within iTunes.

iTunes Music Store AAC - Pain in the butt to convert to MP3.
Ripped to AAC from CD - Piece of cake through iTunes.

But the best bet is to just re-rip to MP3 as opposed to converting.

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Howard2k Aximsite Legend Addicted Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 13,721 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	To clarify the previous post - If the files are AAC files that have been downloaded from the iTunes Music Store then the best way is to burn to CD and re-rip to MP3 or use a method alluded to above. But if they are AAC files that have been ripped from CD (ie NOT downloaded from iTunes Music Store) then the Fairplay DRM wrapper does not get applied and you do NOT have to waste a CD to re-encode them. Just set your iTunes options to import to MP3 and then you can right click the AAC file and convert to MP3 from within iTunes. iTunes Music Store AAC - Pain in the butt to convert to MP3. Ripped to AAC from CD - Piece of cake through iTunes. But the best bet is to just re-rip to MP3 as opposed to converting. __________________ Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.