So you just purchased a new media device and it uses Windows Media platform to playback stored media files. You just copied your media files from your iTunes unto your new device but playback show you that the file format is not supported, hence the files won't play. Fret not! There are many methods of how to convert iTunes files into Windows Media files.
Although a seemingly easy task, converting downloaded media files into player acceptable format can turn out to be such a chore for some users, this should not be the case.
Method One - For non-ACC format files:
For files that are not purchased or downloaded from iTunes, following these simple instructions will convert the media file automatically.
• Open your Windows Media Player.
• On the 'Library' tab click, 'Add to Library'
• Select the 'My personal folders' option and click 'Ok'
• The files should be added to your Windows Media Player
Method Two - third party converter:
However, media available on iTunes can only be downloaded in a format called AAC. Currently, Windows Media Players does not support this format. If the above instructions are used, the Player will search for the media files and find them but the ones bought from iTunes store will not add to the library. The files would then have to be converted using any media converter.
There are a lot available over the internet, some which are free. Browse the web to choose suitable ones and follow the instructions to download, install, convert and enjoy your new device like it was intended to.
Method three - iTunes built-in converter:
Files available from iTunes used to come in two versions - the plus (indicated with a '+'sign before the price of the song) and non-plus version. File with the '+' version, are premium quality and can be converted easily without charge whereas, those without the '+' sign can be converted with a 30cent charge each.
All files available on the iTunes are now in the '+' format so this worry is eliminated and are compatible with various media players. This is how to convert iTunes files into Windows Media Files format using the iTunes.
• From 'Edit preferences' go to the General tab
• Select the 'Import Settings' option and set it to use an encoder compatible with Windows Media - an MP3 or WMA would suffice, and click 'Ok'
• Select 'List View' and the select all items in your library
• Select the 'Advanced' option and choose with format you want, e.g., MP3
• The file conversion begins when you click 'Ok'.
• Open the Windows Media Player and from 'File', select 'Add to Library'. The player then searches for the media files on your computer and adds them to the Library.
This method only works if you purchased media files from iTunes or converted the songs to '+' iTunes for a 30 cent charge.
Although a seemingly easy task, converting downloaded media files into player acceptable format can turn out to be such a chore for some users, this should not be the case.
Method One - For non-ACC format files:
For files that are not purchased or downloaded from iTunes, following these simple instructions will convert the media file automatically.
• Open your Windows Media Player.
• On the 'Library' tab click, 'Add to Library'
• Select the 'My personal folders' option and click 'Ok'
• The files should be added to your Windows Media Player
Method Two - third party converter:
However, media available on iTunes can only be downloaded in a format called AAC. Currently, Windows Media Players does not support this format. If the above instructions are used, the Player will search for the media files and find them but the ones bought from iTunes store will not add to the library. The files would then have to be converted using any media converter.
There are a lot available over the internet, some which are free. Browse the web to choose suitable ones and follow the instructions to download, install, convert and enjoy your new device like it was intended to.
Method three - iTunes built-in converter:
Files available from iTunes used to come in two versions - the plus (indicated with a '+'sign before the price of the song) and non-plus version. File with the '+' version, are premium quality and can be converted easily without charge whereas, those without the '+' sign can be converted with a 30cent charge each.
All files available on the iTunes are now in the '+' format so this worry is eliminated and are compatible with various media players. This is how to convert iTunes files into Windows Media Files format using the iTunes.
• From 'Edit preferences' go to the General tab
• Select the 'Import Settings' option and set it to use an encoder compatible with Windows Media - an MP3 or WMA would suffice, and click 'Ok'
• Select 'List View' and the select all items in your library
• Select the 'Advanced' option and choose with format you want, e.g., MP3
• The file conversion begins when you click 'Ok'.
• Open the Windows Media Player and from 'File', select 'Add to Library'. The player then searches for the media files on your computer and adds them to the Library.
This method only works if you purchased media files from iTunes or converted the songs to '+' iTunes for a 30 cent charge.
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