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Converting Audio Files in iTunes

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iTunes can easily convert audio files that were recorded with portable devices such as iPods or other recorders to podcast formats such as AAC or mp3 (see post on The Difference to learn more about these formats). The following video covers converting files with iTunes and adding information such as titles and artist:

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Here is a step by step for converting files to AAC or mp3 format:

Convert to AAC (m4a)

  • Drag the file to iTunes.
  • While the file is highlighted click the Advanced menu at the top.
  • Choose Convert Selection to AAC (for MP3 conversion see below)

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iTunes makes a duplicate copy of it in the new format. To check the file type (since you now have the original WAV file and an AAC file with the same name, right click your file and choose Get Info. There you will see the file type and be sure you choose the converted one). You can also add information to the track, as well as podcast artwork that you have designed. Drag converted the file out of iTunes to your desktop for easy uploading.

or Convert to MP3

  • Follow the directions above using the Advanced menu, but prior to doing so, go to iTunes > Preferences > Advanced > Importing
  • There, change the Import Using: AAC to Import Using: MP3 Encoder
  • Now when you highlight the track and choose Advanced on the top menu, you will see Convert Selection to MP3 rather than AAC.

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Thanks Doug Seidler over at NESAD for pointing this out to me!


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