I am trying to convert some mp4 (m4p) tracks from iTunes to mp3 to play in Powerpoint on the Mac (OSX). All the converters I can find on the web are Windows or Vista based. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks to all.
Damn, I just looked up how to do this with iTunes this morning!
In iTunes preferences dialog, importing pane:
Set to “Import using mp3”
Back in the main window, select some tracks.
Under the ‘Advanced’ menu you’ll find an item “Convert Selection to MP3”
-Choose it.
iTunes can do this, for unprotected tracks.
If the tracks are protected, you can burn them to CD, then re-import as MP3s.
The import and conversion settings are in Preferences.
D’oh! I didn’t realize I could do this in iTunes. I wonder if I will have to pay the download fee again.
Oh well. Thanks so much for your help!
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…-Choose it.
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It duplicates tracks in the new (mp3) format.
Now I’ve got to figure how to select and delete all the old tracks efficiently.
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Now I’ve got to figure how to select and delete all the old tracks efficiently.
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Make a “smart playlist” with rules to select those you want to delete. “Type contains ‘AAC’” and such. Then select all and drag them to a new normal playlist. Doublecheck, select all, and delete them.