Export Itunes music to MP3

Is it possible to export Itunes music to MP3 files? If so, what is the process to do this from Itunes. Thanks.
Mufutau

I thought that was for importing?
It's not just for importing. The import setting controls the format available for the convert option. Once converted, move the MP3 files as needed; their location can be found by right-clicking them.
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