How to convert AIFF files to AAC

When I import tracks from a CD they appear as AIFF files which are rather large. How do I convert them to smaller AAC format files to load onto my iPod?
My last version of iTunes had an option of what file type to import the files but this seems to have disapeared on Vs 8.2.1.

Hello John Cellario,
You can change the import settings by going to the iTunes drop down menu and choose Preferences When the window pops up, you should be under the General tab. Towards the middle should a button labeled "Import Settings." Go ahead and click that. From there, you should be able to choose "Import Using AAC" and then whatever setting you wish to set it at underneath that.
As to the songs that are already encoded as AIFF, you should be able to control->click on them and choose the option to convert to AAC.
Hope this helps.
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