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ARCHIVED TOPIC: How to convert to mp3

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MirthTones - Posted - 05/13/2008: 12:48:18

Hi! After many requests, I've finally borrowed a friend's Mac to record a couple hardingfele tunes. Now I have those files in iTunes on my PC, but I hadn't realized that they have to be mp3s in order to upload them here. Anybody know if it's possible to convert them at this point? I know that iTunes files tend to be screwy when working with other programs

Any help appreciated, as I would love to share!

tango_grass - Posted - 05/13/2008: 13:57:29

Ok...easy enough on a Mac. When you're file is in iTunes, go to the 'advanced' tab on the top menu....open it up, and you will see: "Convert selection to mp3". Use that. Good luck..

I cannot wait to hear them!

Chris,

The VZ Valley Boys
The Official Tango_Grass Myspace

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MirthTones - Posted - 05/13/2008: 14:09:11

I'm working on a PC now, and don't have access to a Mac at the moment. My iTunes only gives me the option to convert to AAC. Any other ideas?

tango_grass - Posted - 05/13/2008: 14:24:12

Only a convert to AAC? Wow..that suprises me...but it is a PC...I'd say look through www.apple.com I'll be combing through some stuff to try and help out...no mp3..that is puzzling....

Chris,

The VZ Valley Boys
The Official Tango_Grass Myspace

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tango_grass - Posted - 05/13/2008: 14:26:35

Another thought...could it be an older version of iTunes? If so...you can get a free up to date download off of www.apple.com

Chris,

The VZ Valley Boys
The Official Tango_Grass Myspace

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MirthTones - Posted - 05/13/2008: 14:35:50

I did a google search and found a program called Switch, downloaded it for free in less than a minute, and easily converted the files. I didn't read too attentively, so I'm not sure if the whole program is free, or if it was a free trial I got. At any rate it was effective and easy to use. I'll go ahead and recommend it, if anyone else has this problem.

I do have the latest version of iTunes...must be a PC thing. Thanks anyway, Chris! Enjoy the recordings :)

FiddleJammer - Posted - 05/13/2008: 14:36:23

I searched the iTunes help function for convert mp3. Found this...

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Saving a copy of a song in a new file format:

You can convert a song to a different file format (and keep a copy of the original). For example, you can save a copy of a compressed song file such as MP3 or AAC in an uncompressed song format (AIFF or WAV).

When converting from a compressed to uncompressed file format (for example, from MP3 to AIFF), you shouldn't notice any reduction in sound quality. However, when converting between compressed formats (for example, MP3 and AAC), you may notice a reduction in the sound quality. For the best results, if you want your music encoded in a different file format, import the music again from the original source using the new encoding format.

IMPORTANT: Except for iTunes Plus songs, you can't convert iTunes Store purchases.

To convert a song's file format:

Choose iTunes > Preferences, click Advanced, and then click Importing.

In the Import Using pop-up menu, choose the format you want to convert songs to, and then click OK to save the settings.

Select one or more songs in your library (Command-click to choose multiple songs), and then choose Advanced > "Convert Selection to...."

To convert all the songs in a folder or on a disk, hold down the Option key and choose Advanced > "Convert Selection to," and then choose the folder or disk containing the songs you want to convert.
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So, you might have a preference configured that leans toward AAC. Don't be afraid to look through the preferences and help files. Always guaranteed to learn something new, although it can be a pain in the er, wrist, to have to go through all the gobbledeegook.

Good luck.

Cheers,

Terri

tunelist, musings, and podcasts at
http://fiddlejammer.blogspot.com

tango_grass - Posted - 05/13/2008: 14:41:11

Ahh yes......adjusting in prefereances...changes the conversion type. Now I remember.,thanks Terri.

Switch also works, as we have found out, just not on Mac's. Oh well! I have music to listen to!!

Chris,

The VZ Valley Boys
The Official Tango_Grass Myspace

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