How do I go mabout creating an MP3 version of purchased music

How do I go about creating an MP3 copy of purchased music.
I hate buying music on Itunes: you never know where it is stored on your computer and support does not cover the issue I am looking for

Gerald Dame wrote:
How do I go about creating an MP3 copy of purchased music.
If it was purchased since mid-2009, it is in standard AAC format and can be converted as Brandon and CF recommend.
If it was purchased before mid-2009, it may be DRM-encumbered and cannot be converted by normal means.
I hate buying music on Itunes
Feel free to purchase songs from Amazon MP3 or Google Play Music.  As an added benefit, they come in MP3 format and you could have avoided this whole Forum transaction.

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