iTunes and MP3

Converting Non-Protected Files

You can use iTunes to convert the media files to MP3 format. To do so, you need to -

	Open iTunes (V8.1) and move to 'Edit>Preferences>Import Settings and then change the 'Import Using' to 'MP3 Encoder'.
	Save the settings.

Go to the library and right-click on a music track and choose the option which reads 'Convert Selection to MP3'. If the track is not protected then you'll be able to convert it to MP3 format. However, if the track is a protected one then iTunes will pop-up a window telling you that the protected track cannot be converted to other formats. See below for more instructions.

However, if the track is a protected one then iTunes will pop-up a window telling you that the protected track cannot be converted to other formats. See below for more instructions.

Converting Protected Files

	Burn the track(s) to a compact disc and make sure that you burn an audio CD and not a data CD.
	Use the iTunes to access the audio CD and add the media files to the library.
	Right click the media file and select 'Convert Selection to MP3'.
	If you've a large number of media files to be converted to MP3 format then you may even use a CD Emulator to simulate a real CD burner to avoid the multiple CD-R discs.