File Conversion: AIFF to MP3

iTunes claims it makes file conversions. I followed the instructions in Help, but it doesn't seem to work.
I need to convert AIFF to MP3.
a bonus would be this: convert a WMA to either AIFF or MP3.
thanks!

iTunes claims it makes file conversions.
iTunes does conversions into another format.
That means, the original will be unaltered and you have a copy in the chosen format.
Set the desired format in Preferences>Advanced>Importing, select the file and choose 'Convert Selection to xxx' from the Advanced menu in the menubar.
iTunes will create a copy of the original in the chosen format.
iTunes does not support WMA. Convert these files on a PC (several converters available) if you have access to one, or use EasyWMA to convert them.
Hope this helps.
M

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Pemmyk wrote:
I was hoping there is an easy way to convert them all to MP3
Yes highlight the ones you want to convert and follow the instructions in this support document: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1550
without having duplicates in my iTunes to weed through. I have 4000+ songs, so that would take a while.
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hi nemateoz,
here are some clarifications;
"However, there is no “Pop-Up” menu."
correct, its a drop-down list.
"Went back to Preferences > Advanced to try and click “Convert Selection to MP3"."
no, this option isn't located in the Advanced tab from the iTunes preferences but in the menu "Advanced" of iTunes (as Files, Edit, etc). This may be confusing thaugh.
"The original AIFF song is supposed to remain in the Library."
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i don'T know where you got your information. maybe you just got confused between advanced menu and advanced tab in preferences.
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Dear loeezy,
Sorry you felt offended by my post. That was not my intent and I never suggested you were stupid.
Your post was a bit confusing because you were describing unrelated things.
I was simply trying to explain a few things to help you out. Seems it did not work.
My apologies.
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Yes, I understand what the Import Settings are and how to change them.
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Next time read the question thoroughly, make sure you do have the right version, and test what the the person is saying
I did read thoroughly and understand exactly what you wrote.
In the end, seems all you really needed was how to view the Kind column.
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