How to Transfer iTunes Songs to an MP3

Songs that are manually imported into the iTunes library or downloaded from the iTunes store can be in several different iTunes formats, including AAC and M4A. These file formats will not open in all media players, however, and they will also not play on MP3 players. Converting iTunes songs to MP3 format will help you get around these issues. The iTunes software can be used to convert iTunes music for free and all of the information associated with those songs (song title, artist, etc.) will remain when you use iTunes to convert the songs.

Things You'll Need

• iTunes

Instructions

1. Open iTunes.

2. Click "Edit." Select "Preferences."

3. Select "Import Settings" that is found inside of the "Preferences" window.

4. Click on the top box inside of the "Import Settings" window and choose the "MP3 Encoder" option.

5. Click "OK" in "Import Settings and then click "OK" in the "Preferences" window.

6. Choose "Music" in the "Library" section of the left-hand iTunes column.

7. Open the music album with the iTunes songs you want to convert.

8. Select each iTunes song you wish to change. Click "Advanced" and "Create MP3 Version," and the MP3s will be saved in iTunes.

Tips & Warnings

• Only non-protected iTunes songs can be converted.

References

• iTunes: How to convert a song to a different file format