How can I convert mpeg4 files to mp3?

n2horses · Dec 30, 2006, 01:03 PM

Please bear w/ me because I am not a techie. Is it possible to take the files in my itunes library (which I think are mpeg4) and save them as mp3 files so that my friend can load them on her non-apple mp3 player? I saved the files as they are but her player doesn't see them. Thanks is advance for your help.

mkrishnan · Dec 30, 2006, 01:20 PM

If they are unprotected AAC files (extension = m4a) that you got from ripping songs off CDs, then the answer is yes, and easily.

If they are protected AAC files (extension = m4p) then the answer is no.

If they are movie files (.mp4), then the answer is yes, but it will take some doing.

I'll assume the first one. What you can do is go to iTunes menu -> Preferences -> Advanced pane -> Importing tab ->

Change the Import Using setting to MP3 Encoder.

Now close preferences.

Now, if you highlight a song, and click on the Advanced menu, you will see an option to convert it to MP3.

When you're done doing that, you can switch the default import type to AAC if you would like.

Dec 30, 2006, 01:03 PM	#1
n2horses macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC	How can I convert mpeg4 files to mp3? Please bear w/ me because I am not a techie. Is it possible to take the files in my itunes library (which I think are mpeg4) and save them as mp3 files so that my friend can load them on her non-apple mp3 player? I saved the files as they are but her player doesn't see them. Thanks is advance for your help.
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Dec 30, 2006, 01:20 PM	#2
mkrishnan Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA	If they are unprotected AAC files (extension = m4a) that you got from ripping songs off CDs, then the answer is yes, and easily. If they are protected AAC files (extension = m4p) then the answer is no. If they are movie files (.mp4), then the answer is yes, but it will take some doing. I'll assume the first one. What you can do is go to iTunes menu -> Preferences -> Advanced pane -> Importing tab -> Change the Import Using setting to MP3 Encoder. Now close preferences. Now, if you highlight a song, and click on the Advanced menu, you will see an option to convert it to MP3. When you're done doing that, you can switch the default import type to AAC if you would like. __________________ Mohan
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