How to Convert AAC Files to MP3

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Converting AAC audio files, the default format of iTunes, to the MP3 format allows you to play music in other applications.

Step 1: Open iTunes
Open iTunes, click on iTunes on the top, horizontal menu bar, and then select Preferences.

Step 2: Select import options
Select Import Settings from the General Preferences screen.

Tip
Different versions of iTunes may have slightly different options, so look for Import if Import Settings is not visible.

Step 3: Set to MP3
Choose Import Using and change from AAC Encoder to MP3 Encoder using the pull-down menu. Select OK, and again click on OK when you're returned to the General Preferences screen.

Step 4: Select songs to convert
Select one or more songs to convert by highlighting them. Some songs purchased from iTunes, such as copy-protected songs, cannot be converted to MP3.

Step 5: Select advanced option
Click on Advanced from the top menu. Then choose Create MP3 version. It will create a duplicate MP3 file of the AAC file, leaving you with both files saved on your computer.

Did You Know?
In January 2009, major music labels, along with independent labels, began offering their DRM-free downloads, so the files could be played on a variety of music players.

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How to Convert AAC Files to MP3. Converting
AAC audio files, the default format of iTunes,
to the MP3 format allows you to play music
in other applications. You will need and itunes.
Step 1. Open iTunes, click on iTunes on the
top, horizontal menu bar, and then select
Preferences. Step 2. Select Import Settings
from the General Preferences screen. Different
versions of iTunes may have slightly different
options, so look for Import if Import Settings
is not visible. Step 3. Choose Import Using
and change from AAC Encoder to MP3 Encoder
using the pull-down menu. Select OK, and again
click on OK when you're returned to the General
Preferences screen. Step 4. Select one or
more songs to convert by highlighting them.
Some songs purchased from iTunes, such as
copy-protected songs, cannot be converted
to MP3. Step 5. Click on Advanced from the
top menu. Then choose Create MP3 version.
It will create a duplicate MP3 file of the
AAC file, leaving you with both files saved
on your computer. Did you know In January
2009, major music labels, along with independent
labels, began offering their DRM-free downloads,
so the files could be played on a variety
of music players.