how do I convert wma files to mp3 files so I can use them on an iPod

[chris m]

How do I convert my wma music files to mp3 format so I can
play therm on an iPod? Thanks for the help!

Chris

 

[Guest]

WMA to MP3 converter, WMA MP3 converter, MP3 organizer, MP3 tagger, CD burner
http://www.wma-mp3.com/

 

[fatwah]

-----Original Message-----
How do I convert my wma music files to mp3 format so I can
play therm on an iPod? Thanks for the help!

Chris
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[Donald McDaniel]

There are many, many programs available which will convert .wma's to .mp3's.
Look for one on the Web. Try starting here:
http://download.com.com/3150-2140-0.html?tag=dir

 

[Dave]

How do I convert my wma music files to mp3 format so I can
play therm on an iPod? Thanks for the help!

Chris

Just remember that if you got your WMA file from MusicMatch, you will
NOT be able to convert it with any of these tools. The MM WMA files
are encrypted.

 

[Donald McDaniel]

Just remember that if you got your WMA file from MusicMatch, you will
NOT be able to convert it with any of these tools. The MM WMA files
are encrypted.

Along those lines...I bought an album from Napster's service, then burnt it
to a CD, then copied it back to the HD. Not only was I able to convert
those tracks to mp3s, but the whole process of burning to CD seems to have
stripped all DRM protection from them. Now they look and act exactly like
the tracks I ripped from my CDs (without protection) then converted to mp3
format.

 

[Galley]

Along those lines...I bought an album from Napster's service, then burnt it
to a CD, then copied it back to the HD. Not only was I able to convert
those tracks to mp3s, but the whole process of burning to CD seems to have
stripped all DRM protection from them. Now they look and act exactly like
the tracks I ripped from my CDs (without protection) then converted to mp3
format.

You are correct, once a DRM-enabled file is burned to a CD, it becomes a
standard CD Audio file. From there you can rip it to your heart's content.

 

[Donald McDaniel]

You are correct, once a DRM-enabled file is burned to a CD, it
becomes a standard CD Audio file. From there you can rip it to your
heart's content.

Cool Beans!!!

 

[Dave]

You are correct, once a DRM-enabled file is burned to a CD, it becomes a
standard CD Audio file. From there you can rip it to your heart's content.

So, it would seem pretty simple (for an enterprising developer) to
develop a utility to virtually burn a WMA or AAC to a virtual-CD (i.e.
space on harddrive) and then convert it to MP3. That way we don't
have to waste time burning to CD and then ripping back to HD.

 

[Donald McDaniel]

So, it would seem pretty simple (for an enterprising developer) to
develop a utility to virtually burn a WMA or AAC to a virtual-CD (i.e.
space on harddrive) and then convert it to MP3. That way we don't
have to waste time burning to CD and then ripping back to HD.

You first...

 

[Galley]

So, it would seem pretty simple (for an enterprising developer) to
develop a utility to virtually burn a WMA or AAC to a virtual-CD (i.e.
space on harddrive) and then convert it to MP3. That way we don't
have to waste time burning to CD and then ripping back to HD.

Great idea!

 

[eric]

Hi,

To convert WMA to MP3, Try Ufony at http://www.softe.net

Have a nice day!
eric