Is there an app for OSX that I can use to play wma files without having to convert them to mp3. I have over 3000 songs and I dont want to wait for days while it all converts.
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It can't? Oh god, I am going to have to do all the converting on this crashfest.AnthonyKinyon said:
Because OS X doesn't have the underlying Windows Media components that Windows has and iTunes on Windows uses to do this conversion.AnthonyKinyon said:
With Flip4Mac and QT Pro you should be able to convert to MP3/M4A under OS X. (Flip4Mac adds the necessary components).
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I thought wilden didn't want to convert his music anyway, just play them.
Flip4Mac does exactly that.
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Flip4Mac does exactly that.
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Flip4Mac alone will only allow you to play in QT. With QT Pro you can export to whatever format you want.Steve Jobless said:
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Assuming that Flip4Mac works about the same as the Ogg Vorbis OT component, it should let you play WMAs right in iTunes. Also, I belive VLC can play WMA as well.
steelphantom said:
Switch is an awesome tool. Of course, if you have protected files (of any sort) you're kind of out of luck with any of the "legal" tools.
ok, i downloaded flip4mac from microsoft, and switch but i couldnt convert the files....what should i do?
i guess i miss understood, i would like to convert my wma files to mp3 or aac if possible, at the least i would like to play the wma files in itunes
If you have access to a windows computer, try installing iTunes in that, then importing all your windows media files into iTunes. It should convert them all to aac or mp3. Then drag them over to your mac.