How to Convert ID3 Files to MP3

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By Adam Cloe
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ID3 files are not a type of music file. Instead, they are a file format that embeds information into mp3 files. ID3 tags will usually contain the artist's name, the name of the album, and the name of the track. Some versions will also contain who encoded the file, artwork and more. In some cases, specific ID3 file versions may not be readable by some media players, requiring their conversion.

Difficulty: Easy

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iTunes

How to convert ID3 files to MP3

Step 1

Open iTunes
Step 2

Load the songs with the ID3 files you would like to convert into your iTunes library. Do this by highlighting the MP3 files and then dragging them into the "My library" section of the iTunes window.
Step 3

Highlight the songs within iTunes and then open the "Advanced" menu from the top of the window.
Step 4

Select "Convert ID3 tags."
Step 5

Select whichever version of ID3 you would like to use. Changing the version from 1 to 2 will make ID3 tags readable using other MP3-playing programs.