Convert songs in new itunes
Converting songs in new iTunes! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you convert your songs:
Why convert songs in iTunes?
Converting songs in iTunes is useful when:
- You want to change the file format of your songs (e.g., from MP3 to AAC or vice versa).
- You want to remove DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection from songs purchased from the iTunes Store.
- You want to convert songs to a format compatible with a specific device or player.
How to convert songs in new iTunes:
- Open iTunes: Launch the new iTunes app on your Mac or PC.
- Select the song(s) you want to convert: In the iTunes library, select the song(s) you want to convert by clicking on them.
- Right-click (or Control-click) on the selected song(s): This will open a context menu.
- Choose "Convert to": From the context menu, select "Convert to" (or "Convert Selection" in older versions of iTunes).
- Choose the desired format: In the "Convert to" window, select the format you want to convert your song(s) to. Common formats include:
- MP3
- AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
- ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec)
- WAV
- AIFF
- Choose the quality settings: Depending on the format you choose, you may be able to adjust the quality settings, such as bitrate or sample rate.
- Click "Create": Click the "Create" button to start the conversion process.
- Wait for the conversion to complete: The conversion process may take a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the size and complexity of the song(s) and the speed of your computer.
- Verify the converted song(s): Once the conversion is complete, you can verify that the song(s) have been converted successfully by checking the file format and quality settings.
Tips and considerations:
- When converting songs, make sure to choose a format that is compatible with your device or player.
- Converting songs may affect their quality, so it's a good idea to listen to the converted song(s) to ensure they sound good.
- If you're converting songs with DRM protection, you may need to use a third-party tool or service to remove the DRM protection.
- Converting songs can also help you free up storage space on your device or computer by reducing the file size of your songs.