How Do I Convert .m4a files to .mp3 files?

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CreativeNotHandy

Jul 26, 2008, 02:56 PM

I have my whole music library on iTunes version 7, which creates the songs into m4a files.

How can I convert those files without buying software to mp3s to play on other devices?

Thanks!

JBeaucaire

Jul 26, 2008, 03:29 PM

This program appears to be free...check it out:
Download AltoMP3 and Convert .m4a to .mp3 now! (http://www.yuansoft.com/Setup_AltoMP3Gold.exe)

Or this one:
Free M4a to MP3 Converter (http://www.maniactools.com/soft/m4a-to-mp3-converter/index.shtml)

JBeaucaire

Jul 26, 2008, 03:47 PM

Here's a good sounding suggestion:

Install iTunes temporarily and don't burn a CD, but just right click on the files and choose "Convert to MP3." For this to work, you need MP3 selected as the importing filetype in Preferences.