Trying to convert .m4a to .mp3

[imac abuser]

I used to use switch to convert .m4a to .mp3 but lion won't allow it anymore. Basically I'm trying to take a riff I have and want to post it somewhere online so I can share it on facebook. Any ideas?

 

[blueroom]

XLD

 

[treestar]

I'll be very surprised if this isn't possible in iTunes anymore. To do so, change your iTunes Import Settings to Import Using: MP3 Encoder. Open the .m4a in iTunes and secondary click on the track to Create MP3 Version.

I haven't tested this, but this is the way it has always been.

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XLD

XLD is great too.

 

[imac abuser]

Thanks I'll try these tomorrow

 

[boymilo]

XLD is no longer functional under Lion. It relies on PowerPC code that is not supported.

 

[imac abuser]

It's like Lion is C0ck Blocking all the stuff get of your DRM high ground good lord

 

[QuarterSwede]

iTunes is probably the easiest. The Convert to ... function is quick and easy.

 

[Meicyn]

Alternatively, Max works as well. It's generally used to accurately rip music CDs, but it also comes with a fully functional converter supporting all manner of audio formats.

 

[appleguy123]

Is it protected? If not, here's a video for how to do it I found.

It worked for me to convert a lot of my audiobooks for my non Apple products.

 

[Lamty]

I used to use switch to convert .m4a to .mp3 but lion won't allow it anymore. Basically I'm trying to take a riff I have and want to post it somewhere online so I can share it on facebook. Any ideas?

Some apps can be a better choice. An apps i just picked up, it can convert most kind of audio files, you may try that.

 

[bopajuice]

I'll be very surprised if this isn't possible in iTunes anymore. To do so, change your iTunes Import Settings to Import Using: MP3 Encoder. Open the .m4a in iTunes and secondary click on the track to Create MP3 Version.

I haven't tested this, but this is the way it has always been.

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XLD is great too.

just used this method the other day in Sierra. Worked for me. Had to restart iTunes for it to work properly.