Cannot convert podcast from aac to mp3 in iTunes

I've downloaded the Mac Format podcast (auto link into iTunes) which is in acc format and right clicked it to select convert to mp3 as I want to burn to a disk (don't have an iPod - yes I know I'm the only one!) The progress bar shows the conversion taking place however once it has completed the file is still in acc format. How do I actually get it into mp3?

madking wrote:
iTunes automatically turns both AAC and MP3 into a different file type when burning on a Cd,
Clarification... when burning an AUDIO CD. You can burn data and MP3 CDs in iTunes as well.
madking wrote:
known as AIFF files. These AIFF files are playable by 99% of cd players, so you don't have to convert anything.
No, to nitpick, they are not in AIFF format but instead they are in Compact Disc Digital Audio format, aka "Red Book". When you put a CD into a Mac, it just shows them as AIFF files but they aren't until you actually copy them to your computer.
Patrick
(now Chris CA should be along shortly to get on me for that last boring bit since I just gave him a hard time about the same sort of correction to one of my posts)

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