How to Convert Zune WMA to MP3
Zune has become a popular multimedia MP3 player with touch-screen capabilities. It is compatible with Windows and is accessed through the multimedia player Windows Media Player. While your music in Windows Media Audio (WMA) files will be recognized in this format, it is also beneficial to convert the files to a more universal, standard MP3 format for playback on iTunes or other portable MP3 devices. Handbrake DVD ripper & conversion software is a free, open-source program that can easily convert your WMA files to MP3 format.
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Instructions
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Extract the needed WMA audio files from your Zune portable media player into one specific folder. Know the direct file location of this folder and refer to it for conversion in a later step.
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Visit the Handbrake website. Click "Download" on the main page and choose the PC version of the DVD ripper and conversion program for your computer. Install the downloaded program.
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Click the newly-installed Handbrake icon on your start-up toolbar. Choose and open the "Detected Volume" option from the selection screen that will be prompted open once Handbrake loads. Make sure volume is set to the "Stereo" option.
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Select the folder created in Step 1, which contains the WMA files you want to convert. The chosen WMA files will appear in the main screen of Handbrake to begin conversion. Click "Output Settings" and choose "MP3" under "audio."
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Click the small tab next to the "Target Path" option on the right side of the screen. Select a directory path to where you want your converted MP3 files saved.
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Choose "Rip" to begin converting the WMA to an MP3 file. The process could take some time; ripping will take as long as the actual length of the music or movie file.
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References
- "Windows 7 For Dummies (Quick Reference);" Greg Harvey; 2009
- "Digital Video Essentials: Shoot, Edit, Share;" Erica Sadun; 2003
