Changing my old wma music files to be able to add to my itunes

I have my old music library from my PC and want to put it on my itunes library but the files are wma music files. I want to convert to mac format so I can add it to itunes??

No simple, ideal, free solution except you should have done it on the PC where Windows iTunes will do it for free.
Switch (free basic version) - http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html - I'm not sure if this will do WMA
All2MP3 - http://download.cnet.com/All2MP3/3000-2140_4-190407.html - mixed success with WMA
Flip4mac - need the intermediate payware version which lets you convert. Use with Quicktime player.
VLC - not really a converted but will do some in the export menu but may be slow and a bit of a learning curve.
Explore online converters where you upload a file in one format and download in another.
I'm not sure if your computer can run Audion 3 I think I used to use it to convert WMA.

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but then why does the FAQ state this:
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Hi ZipsTI,
iTunes for Mac OS X does not have the ability to import Windows Media Audio files. See this article -
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Thanks

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I did try to use the preferences to point to the backed up itunes folder. Once when it was on the eHD and once when I put it in the music folder. Unfortunatley no luck.
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Hahahah, You are using the right word "seem" and in fact I am not a particularly bright guy on the discussions, there are plenty are smarter than me.
Make the long story short, let deal with your issue.
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Changing my old wma music files to be able to add to my itunes

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