Changing output format for iTunes conversions

Question

WHen I convert my WMA files, iTunes converts them as quicktime files. When I play music through my laptop I prefer to us Windows Media Player though, not quicktime.
Does anyone know if I can change the output format in iTunes to change them from WMA to MP3 instead of quicktime?
thankyou

Answer 1

When you import a wma file into iTunes, it makes a copy of the file converting it to either MP3 or AAC according to how you have set your preferences in Edit>>Preferences>>Advanced>>Importing.
You want the drop down box labelled "Import Using".
The actual program used to play the file depends on how you have your file associations set. You can change this by right clicking on a file and selecting "Open with" >>Choose Program. You select the program you want to use (assuming it knows how to play the file) and also ensure the "Always use selected program..." check box is ticked.
The original wma file is left intact, so unless you delete it, it will be available to use in WMP. If you don't want to do that, and you want to use WMP as your player, you need to import into iTunes as MP3 rather than AAC.