How do I convert m4a files to mp3 without importing to Library?

I have a bunch of music that is m4a that I want to convert to mp3, but I don't want to import it into my library or add folders or whatever. Is that possible? I need to make sure all of the mp3 tags are created properly based on the m4a's or the folder/filenames.

Use a 3rd party conversion program such as Switch to do the conversion outside of iTunes.

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