How to Convert M4P to MP3 in Windows
M4P is a proprietary file format developed by Apple for use in its iTunes software and in its iPod line of portable music players. Users may encounter M4P files if they copy a CD to their computer hard drive in iTunes. If you need to convert an M4P file to the more common MP3 file, compatible in a broad array of software programs and portable music players, there is a simple and free program for Windows that can handle the task.
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Instructions
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Converting M4P to MP3 in Windows
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Download the Tunebite software. This is the tool you will use for converting files. A direct download link is available in the resources section of this article. The download is 36 MB, which will take several minutes to complete.
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Double-click the downloaded tunebite.exe file and complete the installation. Once done, open the program to verify Tunebite has installed correctly.
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Drag and drop the M4P files you wish to convert to the "Convert Files" panel in the Tunebite software.
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Select the output format as MP3 underneath the "Convert Files" list. You also can choose a destination folder; if none is selected, Tunebite will put the converted files in your My Music folder by default.
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Click "Convert" to begin the conversion process. Depending on how many songs you wish to convert, this may take several minutes or even hours to complete, but individual tracks may take only a few seconds.
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Tips & Warnings
Converting songs is a memory-intensive task. Avoid using your computer while Tunebite is converting your songs.
This method may not work and should not be used on files with copy protection. Make sure you have the rights to any track you wish to convert.
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