How to convert iTunes to windows Media Player

iTunes is a media player from Apple which is compatible with most formats inclusive of its very own Apple Audio Lossless Codec or ALAC which normallycomes in MP4 format with the extension (.m4a) for audio files. The iTunes player has become very prominent over the last few years and is utilized by a large segment of the computer literate populace. It is said that the file size of the MP4 is typically half of that utilized by the original uncompressed format.
Windows Media Player is also a widely used media player however, it is not compatible with as many formats. In general it will only allow playback of WMA, MP3 and WAV format. Therefore it may become necessary to convert from the standard Apple Audio Lossless Codec or ALAC to a compatible Windows Media Player format. Converting from one codec to the other is not complex utilizing one of the many programs available on the internet.

M4a files and mp4 files are created when a CD is burnt utilizing iTunes. The mp4 files are usually protected with DRM and therefore cannot or more correctly should not be converted directly from a regular conversion program, this would be considered copyright infringement . Mp4 files are converted to WMA by first coying them to an audio CD and then extracting them from the CD to the media library in Windows Media Player. However, you can convert m4a files to wma files without all the hassle utilizing a normal conversion program. For this demonstration WinFF will be utilized which is entirely automated and user friendly. WinFF is free and easy to find on the internet. You will obtain files that are both Windows Media supported and of fairly decent quality.
1.First install WinFF Media Converter. Go to their website and download the program. Load the downloaded file and install the program using the set up instructions.
2.When the software is installed open it.
3.Locate the files that you wish to convert. You may make things easier by placing the files in a folder designated for music files.
4.Open the files you will be converting.
5.Choose the option at [Preset] that reads WMA.
6.Click convert and your files will be converted quickly. The time may vary depending on the number of files you have chosen to convert.
7.A black window should be displayed on the screen while the files are converting, this will indicate the progress of the conversion.
8.If you are utilizing an older version this may not be achievable because the preset was not included at that time, however, you may update it by downloading the current version from the website.
9.When the files have been converted test them in the media player and ensure that they are actually playable. Less often some files may not convert successfully because of trivial computing errors.

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