How to Convert iTunes MP4 to MP3 Open Source

Convert your iTunes song to an MP3.

Although music that is in the iTunes MP4 file format is compatible on iPod and iPhone devices, other portable music players may not support audio playback. In order to convert the song's compatibility from iTunes to an MP3 you can encode it using the iTunes audio encoder. The encoder settings are located in the iTunes Preferences menu, and allow you to convert any unprotected audio track to a number of file formats, including the open source MP3 format. Remove the original iTunes audio track in your iTunes music library once the conversion is complete to avoid duplicates.

Things You'll Need

• iTunes 7.5 or later

Instructions

1. Click "Start" on your PC's desktop screen, and select "All Programs," "Apple" and "iTunes." For Macintosh computers, click "Go" at the top of the screen, click "Applications" and double-click the iTunes icon.

2. Click "iTunes" and "Preferences" on your iTunes menu on your Macintosh screen, or click "Edit" and "Preferences" on the iTunes menu on your Windows PC.

3. Click the "Import Settings" button in the Preferences window, and select the drop-down menu near the top of the Import Settings window. Select "MP3 Encoder" from the drop-down list and click the "OK" button.

4. Click the "OK" button in the "Preferences" window, and locate the iTunes song you want to convert. Right-click the track, and select "Create MP3 Version" from the shortcut menu. Alternatively, click "Advanced" on the iTunes menu and select "Create MP3 Version."

5. Click the original iTunes song to highlight it, and press "Delete" or "Backspace" on your keyboard. Select "Move to Trash" or Delete" on the pop-up box to remove the track from your iTunes library.

References

• Apple: iTunes - How to Convert a Song to a Different File Format
• "iPod & iTunes For Dummies"; Tony Bove; 2010