I found a program on my computer called Windows Audio Converter. If I change all my wma’s into mp3’s will I be able to use them on my iPod?
First off, I have to say that I’m suspicious of any software that you just “find” on your computer. In this day and age, if you don’t know where a program came from and how it got on your computer, it’s probably smarter to avoid using it.
As you know, your iPod can’t play WMA (Windows Media) format files and you need to convert them to MP3 format for them to work properly. Fortunately, this isn’t too hard if you are willing to download an application off the net.
Indeed, a quick visit to Download.com shows that there are a ton of applications that can perform audio file format conversions. Of these many choices, the most popular appear to be Smart Audio Converter, dBpowerAmp Music Converter, Power MP3 WMA Converter, and Media Monkey.
If for no other reason than the great name, I’d start with Media Monkey for your task, and the fact that it works on Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP is just a bonus.
If you want a commercial application, then Easy CD-DA Extractor also converts quite a few different audio formats, including being able to convert MP4 files into the MP3 files that your iPod wants.
Oh, and in terms of Windows Audio Converter, I think you’ll find that you need to pay to use it: it’s included with the Windows Media Player 10 system, but from what I can find out, it’s a separately licensed application.
The detailed step by step guide is provided with you for downloading video from Star Wars, YouTube, Ring TV, etc
Bigasoft MP3 Converter is just the ideal WMA to iTunes converter! It can easily convert WMA audio file to iTunes supported MP3 format. Besides, it can convert other audio formats including CAF, WAV, OGG, AUD, FLAC, M4A, AAC, AC3, APE, AIFF and more to iTunes supported MP3 format. Moreover, it can also convert WMA to M4A, WAV, OGG, MP2, AU, AIFF, RA, AC3, etc.
Step by step guide on how to convert and import WMA to iTunes or iTunes Match with the help of Bigasoft MP3 Converter at http://www.bigasoft.com/articles/how-to-import-wma-to-itunes-for-mac.html
then it is just easy to import WMA to iTunes for Mac or import WMV to iTunes Match for iCloud. Then it is just easy to play WMA in iTunes, iPod, iPad, iPhone (including iPhone 4S).
danke dude
how do I down load music from bearshare to an ipod? The only options I see is downloading to an MP3 and burning to a MP3 or a CD. The ipod does not have a screen. It was given to me and I think it is a ipod mini. The model num is: A1204 EMC #2125. Can you help
Hey,
I started using something called BearShare. The music that you can download are WMA files, and when I try to put them onto iTunes and then hit “convert”, iTunes tells me that the songs are protected, and iTunes can only convert unprotected songs. Is there a way to un-protect the songs I’ve downloaded?
what a cool friendly site – thank you. Have got terrible insomnia – my gf got me a CD for deep sleep, I ripped it into my windows media library (which I prefer to i tunes) & then, just before i go to bed i try to copy it to my ipod and it says ‘non’. i was like ‘oh for god’s sake’, googled the Q & up came your site which speaks at just the right level for a non-geek like me, downloaded media monkey and bang job done. now i’m going to bed. hopefully that’ll be end of my boring story.
best
C
FYI, you shouldn’t convert WMA to MP3. Converting a lossy format into another lossy format will result in a pretty crappy file in the end. You’re much better off re-ripping from the source if possible.
Hi and thanks for the information!
I’m looking for a good audio converter right now and I’ll have a look at those you suggest.
Thanks =)
Please explain (in non-geek terms) how I transfer the contents of a CD to my iPod.
Also, I have tried unsuccessfully to increase the volume on my iPod beyond the “locked” area. Is there no way to do that?
Thanking you in anticipation. Jeff Robinson.
I use Convert-tune. It converts audio files to different formats.
The tool also has free CD Ripper and free CD Burner.
It converts video files for iPod and iPad as well.
There is an option I like, ‘surf and catch video’.
Check it out at convert-tune.com
i am looking 2 download music from my ipod to my laptop could some1 help me pls x
i came to this article looking to transfer a WMA to a MP3 file and i found that the program ‘switch’ was a fast free download and quick transfer 🙂
OK, ive been battling my computer for hours now, I’m trying to transfer music I have in my windows media player into my itunes (which i’ve had for 3 years), I tried to convert the music from WMA to AAC using itunes but it wont let me cause it says its “protected”. whats the deal? how do i fix that
i can’t get the music i downloaded to my mp3. why is that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5uuqyYb4_A
Haven’t tried this yet, but looks like the perfect solution.
Cheers
Buckster
Hi sorry i have converted my downloaded music to MP3 but still not able to play it ??? it justs tells me to go on web Dam confusing Nigel
Hey, here’s a process for anyone using a mac to convert a song from wma to ipod-compatible format. It may be a little tedious, but requires no purchases.
1. Open iMovie HD (It may work for other versions, but I haven’t tried. If you have a later version, you can download iMovie HD6 from this link: http://is.gd/5CQfA To be able to install w/o iLife ’06, open up your terminal and type in “touch /Library/Preferences/com.apple.iLife08.plist” w/o quotes and hit enter. Then install iMovie)
2. Drag your .wma audio file into the audio track section and let it load.
3. Drag this audio strip onto the desktop, and it is now in the format .aiff, playable on iPod. From here, it can be converted in iTunes to .mp3, if desired.
Okay,I have been wrestling with this one all day and finally downloaded ALL2MP3, after trying ‘Switch’ which did nothing, and was shocked at how easy and well it worked. Sets up instantly, then just drag and drop, click convert, boom done. I love it when that happens!
Afaik all the apps listed above reencode the audio to save the audio as mp3.
iSkysoft audio extrator however, claims and seems to extract the original mp3 contained in the flash file, which means there’s no loss of quality due to reencoding.If you want a try, following is a step by step guide about how to use it
http://www.talk-mania.com/product-reviews/70655-how-convert-wma-mp3-mac.html#post172767
All these comments really highlight what is wrong with the music and movie industries.
On one hand there are *some* people stealing content. I agree it’s a problem.
On the other hand, look at all these honest people who tried to do things the RIGHT way, and pay for their music and look what they get–a bunch of low quality lossy format files, in proprietary formats, saddled with crippling DRM restrictions. Honest people aren’t even able to listen to the music they paid for!
The content producers, Apple, and Microsoft are ALL guilty of creating this situation. Each of them wants to be the exclusive owner of your music experience. None of them is willing to sell you music in a standard and portable format. You think I’m going to pay money for a file that my phone won’t play, or that my car stereo won’t play, or my other computer won’t play? Not in this lifetime.
I don’t like it, but it seems that pirated content is the only content you can enjoy in the way you want.
Hi:
I have an account with Rhapsody, so I download music from their server to my TiVo, no problem.
Last weekend I bought an iPhone3.0s
Anyway, I can get music from Rhapsody on my laptop but when I try to get it on my i phone I get this error message..”ONE OR MORE OF THE SONGS BEING ADDED ARE IN THE WMA FORMAT.
i TUNES CAN ONLY CONVERT UNPROTECTED WMA SONGS. IF YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL CD’S FOR THESE SONGS, YOU CAN IMPORT THEM USING i TUNES.
So what I have figured out I need a program to convert Protected WMA to AAC format, which is my i Tunes. I have tried this and all the downloads I have found are scams or viruses.
Do you know of a program that will work? Thanks for any advice,
Larney Sager
Portland, Oregon
originally from New Haven, Connecticut born and raised
im losing my temper. i went through 3 years of unqualified answers without one real solution (for me) wma on my G4 mac os 10.4.11 to mp3 for my ipod nano with itunes 8.2
switch is already only for macv os 10.5 and whats left? copy to blank cd and reimport to itunes.
you all cant be serious (thank you john)
Great article, I learn more here. Thanks!
Good evening all. I Have a large folder of unsorted music and am synchronising my Ipod using Winamp. Any ideas how I can ‘bulk convert’ 3500 wma files to MP£ without the arduous process of sorting and converting each one?
Thanks
For those who cannot convert WMA files to mp3 files itunes, i suggest you to log into itunes > click on file > add file to library > chose the WMA file you want to convert, and itunes will ask you if they can convert it for you. Click on yes. Simple as that. 🙂
I just want to know how to convert a m4p or wma to MP3. I tried dL converters, but they only do the first 3 minutes of a song. Please help.
I am really disappointed in the “Free” MM software… I could have missed something in reading the previews but you cannot convert files for IPOD for free… you have to purchase the upgrade. That was the whole point of using it!
i have zune wma protected files that im trying to convert to mp3 or anything usable with itunes. its asking for license and will not even let me play files on windows media player. any help would be grateful
I don’t remember about Windows Media Player version 10, but I have version 11 and at the top of the player there is an option called “Rip”. You can rip your WMA files to mp3 files one at a time as you are listening to them or you can create a playlist and rip them all at once. You can rip them directly to a CD or to your computer. If you rip them to your computer they will be ripped to your Windows “My Music” folder unless you specify a different location. You can also rip and burn at the same time. This feature is integrated into the player (it’s not an add-on or plug-in) and there is no charge for it.
Converting WMA to MP3 isn’t needed, all you do is convert it to AAC & the quality is the same!
Go to FILE at the top, click on ADD FILE TO LIBRARY then as it adds it you will be told it’s a WMA format & iTunes will automatically convert it to AAC, just click YES.
All done :o)
i got a n 80gb
i wanna kno can you put import frm wma an itunes
an wats crazy is wen i plug it into the computer
songs show up but wen i unplug tolisten theres nothing there..an i have pics on my ipod dat i cant delete..can you please give me sum info on get this thig rite b4 i sell it lol jk