Change Bit Rate

Is that a way to change the bit rate? I can see how high my bit rate is under info. I downloaded a program to change it but I doesnt work for songs that I burned or brought using itunes. I would like the make my music's bit rate higher.

I would like the make my music's bit rate higher.
You could convert the file to a higher rate but it wouldn't accomplish anything other than to increase the size of the file, i.e. it would not improve the audio fidelity of the music.
There being no way to add music data to a "lossy format" file (.mp3, .m4a, .m4p or what have you), you either have to purchase higher quality files (iTunes Plus or other internet services) or change your Import settings in iTunes to a higher bit rate.

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