Converting to MP3 after purchasing from iTunes

I just purchased 8 songs from iTunes to use in a slideshow for my private use. When I try to convert I get a message that "could not be converted because protected files cannot be converted to other formats." My slide show software "Pinnacle" uses MP3 files. Any way around this problem? Why can't they be converted once they've been purchased?
HP   Other OS  

iTunes purchased songs can't be converted to another format because they are copy protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) software. The rules of the forum do not allow discussions on getting around the copy protection.
"Do not submit software or descriptions of processes that break or otherwise ‘work around’ digital rights management software or hardware. This includes conversations about ‘ripping’ DVDs or working around FairPlay software used on the iTunes Store."

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