How to Convert iTunes to Windows Media Player Format
By default, music purchased from the iTunes store is in M4A format, which is free of DRM (Digital Rights Management). Once downloaded you can change the format of the file to AAC, MP3, WAV or AIFF in iTunes. In order to switch the format to Windows Media Audio (WMA) you must use a third-party audio converting program, which can be downloaded from online shareware sites. These sites offer free downloads of shareware programs, which allow you to try the program for a limited time before requiring a purchased license.
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Use Xilisoft Audio Converter. As a shareware program this PC-exclusive audio converter provides easy conversion from M4A to WMA. Click the link in the Resources section to download it and save it to your desktop. Double-click the downloaded file to run the installation wizard. Once installed, double-click the file on your desktop and click the "Add File" button in the program window. Select your M4A file and select "WMA" as your output format. Click the "Convert" button to begin the conversion.
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Use 4Easysoft TS to WMA Converter. This Windows and Mac program converts video to audio and can convert various audio formats including M4A to WMA. Download and install the program, then double-click the program icon on your desktop to run the program. Click the "Add File" button and select the audio file you wish to convert. Select "WMA" as the format from the "Profile" section. Click the "Convert" button to begin converting the M4A file.
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Download and use Switch Sound Converter. Switch Sound Converter by NCH Software is available for both PCs and Macs and supports audio conversion for most popular audio formats, including M4A and WMA. After downloading and installing the program, double-click the program icon to run it. Click the "Add File" and double-click the M4A file you want to convert. Click the drop-down menu next to the "Output Format" section and select ".WMA." Select your output folder and click the "Convert" button.
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