How to create AAC version of a song?

Most websites say that I just have to right click a song in iTunes to creat AAC version, but I don't see that option. There are "Convert ID3 Tags", "Reset Play", "Creat MP3 Version", and "Consolidate files". I want the AAC version of the song so I can use it as a ringtone.

Change the default iTunes encoder to AAC. That option will then appear.
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How to 'create aac version'?

I can't create or convert any of my songs to aac formatting. It is set and it is within 30 seconds however it will not let me click on 'create aac version'.
Is there any way to fix this?

What exactly is the problem? Does it not give you the "create AAC version" command when you right-click on the track you wish to convert? Or does the command appear but not work? What version of Windows and iTunes are you running?
Regards.

ITunes crashes every time I attempt 'Create AAC Version'

Why, all of a sudden, using Windows XP and latest version of iTunes, does my iTunes crash every time I attempt to 'Create AAC Version' of any song? I've been converting to AAC for years, and I don't think I downloaded any updates recently but out of nowhere I can no longer use this crucial space-saving feature.

I was mistaken, the crash does not occur with just any song.. it is just one cluster of files. Even still, might anyone have a diagnosis and/or remedy for this issue?

How can I make an AAC version of a song?

How can I make an AAC version of a song? All I see is "Create an MP3 Version". I do not want to pay for a shorter version of a song that I already have! Why is APPLE doing this to us?!?!?! GREED, that's why!! #venting

Right-click on the tune and select "Create AAC version..." from the pop-up menu. Quicktime can also convert MP3 to AAC.
Ringtones need to be AAC (MPEG4 audio, aka .M4A) audio of less than 30 seconds in length. Once converted, find the file and change the suffix of the file name from .M4A to .M4R and drag the file into iTunes and it will be recognized as a ringtone.
There are a couple of applications that do this for Windows, and OS X provides a mechanism to do this with several tools and even provides means for batch conversion and automation of the process.

Create AAC version problems - songs cut off

I am running the most recent version of iTunes on my laptop (11.3.1?...my laptop is at home, and I'm not) on Windows 8, but I think I've been having this problem since I was on Windows 7, and on previous versions of iTunes as well.
I'm importing a bunch of MP3 files into my library. There doesn't seem to be anything special with them...usually CBR @ 320kbps (they are music I've downloaded directly from artists' websites).
However, I'm a little OCD, so I'd like all of my music in iTunes to be AAC. So I try converting these MP3s to AAC using the built-in function. I use the iTunes plus encoder, but the problem seems to happen with the lower quality settings as well. The conversion seems to work properly, however every AAC version of the song that gets created is exactly 3 minutes 37 seconds long. If the original song is longer than that, it gets cut off at that point. I don't recall offhand what happens if the original song is shorter than 3:37...I don't know if I had any that were shorter than that to begin with to test.
Obviously there isn't a "Make every song 3:37" setting, so I doubt it's a setting that is mis-set. I'm guessing there's something else on my laptop that is interfering with iTunes working properly, but for the life of me I couldn't tell what. When I upgraded from Windows 7 to 8, it was a clean install, so there shouldn't be anything lingering from that. Also, I created a new library when I did that upgrade, so I doubt there was anything that came over with that. So it's possible it's something that I may have installed after I set the laptop up, but I'd have no way of telling other than wiping, reinstalling, and testing after every app has been installed.

neilp316 wrote:
I am running the most recent version of iTunes on my laptop (11.3.1?...my laptop is at home, and I'm not) on Windows 8, but I think I've been having this problem since I was on Windows 7, and on previous versions of iTunes as well.
I'm importing a bunch of MP3 files into my library. There doesn't seem to be anything special with them...usually CBR @ 320kbps (they are music I've downloaded directly from artists' websites).
However, I'm a little OCD, so I'd like all of my music in iTunes to be AAC. So I try converting these MP3s to AAC using the built-in function. I use the iTunes plus encoder, but the problem seems to happen with the lower quality settings as well. The conversion seems to work properly, however every AAC version of the song that gets created is exactly 3 minutes 37 seconds long. If the original song is longer than that, it gets cut off at that point. I don't recall offhand what happens if the original song is shorter than 3:37...I don't know if I had any that were shorter than that to begin with to test.
Obviously there isn't a "Make every song 3:37" setting, so I doubt it's a setting that is mis-set. I'm guessing there's something else on my laptop that is interfering with iTunes working properly, but for the life of me I couldn't tell what. When I upgraded from Windows 7 to 8, it was a clean install, so there shouldn't be anything lingering from that. Also, I created a new library when I did that upgrade, so I doubt there was anything that came over with that. So it's possible it's something that I may have installed after I set the laptop up, but I'd have no way of telling other than wiping, reinstalling, and testing after every app has been installed.
Neil,
It is an iTunes bug. There have been various versions of that bug reported here. It occurs more often with VBR, but you are seeing it with CBR.
However, I STRONGLY suggest that you leave your MP3/320s alone. OCD or no, there is absolutely no advantage to the conversion. Virtually anything that can handle AAC can play MP3 (and the reverse is not at all true). Worse, the conversion itself has the potential to introduce audio degradation, which is probably not what you want.
Or, if you really must do the conversion, use a competent 3rd party conversion program such as Switch.

How to enable creat AAC version

how do i enable create AAC version in i tunes

Hi Mr Niel
Thanks for your quick responce
I have clicked edit . preferences ,general,import settings,import using AAC encoder .but still i do not have it enabled
pl can u assist me still more

Why no "Create AAC version" option?

Using several online tutorials as a guide, I'm trying to use iTunes 10 (Windows XP) to convert a 30-second mp3 file into a ringtone. The tutorials say that even in 10, I should be able to right-click a song and have "Create AAC version" on the context menu. As you can see by the enclosed screen capture, that's not apparent. I was suprised by the "Create MP3 Version." I configured iTunes to reference existing mp3 files. I've heard that if I let it copy added files to the iTunes library it will convert them to AAC files, so I unchecked the copy-to-library option in preferences long ago. Any tips on how to create an AAC from iTunes?

See: iTunes: How to convert a song to a different file format
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1550
Regards.

"create aac version" only makes another .m4a file...

I am trying to use the "Create AAC Version" (right click on album) to create some files for playing in the car. When I select that option in the dropdown I find iTunes does indeed create a copy of the songs on the album but the file extension is duplicated to .m4a (same as original) and not .acc
Would appreciate any insight into what's going on here or what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks!

m4a is aac, it's just Apple's way of naming it. Change the extension to .aac if your car demands it but I am not sure how iTunes will react. If it is tons of files you can probably find an online bulk re-namer (I use a free one but they charge for it now with newer OSX versions).

Create AAC version grayed out iTunes 11

Hi!
I am running in Mavericks, iTunes 11. I have a song that I would like to convert to ringtone for my iPhone 5S.
I have followed the preliminary steps:
And I have made sure I have the proper Import settings:
However, when I go to File > Create New Version, the Create AAC Version option is grayed out:
I have tried both songs purchased through iTunes and songs I previously had, non-protected. The song is correctly highlighted. Has any of you faced this same issue? How did you resolve it?
Thanks in advance!

Why can't some one explain this problem clearly even from apple guys. ClaraMGR i know your problem clearly.
Latest I tunes can't convert your mp3 to ACC even if you change the extension from mp3 to ACC it wont allow you to drop in the tones.
This is not easy task, am computer tech guy i know how things works but i always ended up fighting with user interface with iTunes its very complected for general users. I spend almost a half day to figure out whats wrong with it. finally made my own crack. Am still not sure if this is right way but 100 percent it works not matter what your format is.
I imagine you Followed all this steps.
1. iTunes preffs > General. Click the Import Setings button and set it to AAC.
2. Make sure iTunes prefs > General has Tones ticked
3. This is the key point you need some converter mp3 to AAC i used soundforge open a mp3 in soundforge got to file save as AAC/MP4
4. rename the saved AAC to m4r. IF you don't see the extension type in to youtube unhide extension in windows.
5. Drag and drop the file in to itunes tone and go enable the itunes tone sync and click the sync it will convert the file to ringtone and puts in to your itunes tone folder automatically you done. Thats all i hope this will help some one.
6. got to iphone>general>sounds you will see your file on the top
Why this is not a one click button , Would be a lot easier if drag the file and right click convert to tone job done right. Why would some one make this so complected to spend days to figure out this is not a some thing we are achieving this is just a insane why would we spend hours of our valuable time to make ringtone this way. this isn't a one thing even i don't know how to grab my own photos from my iPhone its like am running circles around again and gain got nothing. Itunes is not user friendly, I really don't know how itunes software development user testing tools were implemented its pathetic. Even when i open to buy a apps thats insane shocking i never open that again, i dont find any proper apps, none of them is user friendly its so confusing that freaks me out spending my time on it, Am big fan of apple but am trying to convince my self with itunes but nooooooooooooooo its not easy and i got no time for thisssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Create AAC version crashing Itunes 10.1

Does anyone know why when you go to try and create an AAC version of a song that Itunes 10.1 crashes? ive tried with different songs and it still crashed

There was a bug in version 10.1.0.54 that caused that for some people, skater.
Try updating to 10.1.0.56, available at:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Can you import without the errors now?

"create AAC version" generates no output

Hello,
i am trying to create new ringtones.
i believe i followed the instruction correctly.
after i had the the start time and end time specified with both checkboxes checked, i right clicked on the song and selected create AAC version.
the tool bar read "converting the song" and i heard some notification tone, but i didn't see any new version created in the list.
any idea?
thank you very much

Which version of iTunes are you using?
Which version of Mac OS is your computer running?
Kittiberius wrote:
Fella if it was that simple I would be sorted. Cut down song to under 30 secs made sure import was AAC . Highlighted an right clicked song but you have to go into advanced tab in ois 5.
iOS 5 is on your iPhone.
You select and convert the files in iTunes. (which the latest is 10.5.3)
The option to select Create XXX version was removed from right click in version 9 but was restored in version 10 (I believe).

ITunes create AAC version cuts track length

I tried everything from deleting and adding the songs. and Installing uninstalling iTunes. I don't know what to do anymore. iTunes cuts down the track time of the converted version and yes, This is happening to the most of the plays. I used everytime because I always convert my MP3s to iTunes M4A version but now it's broken. I found a same thread to this issue here, but I don't think they already found a solution. I know I can use another 3rd party software to convert my tracks but I know iTunes converts different and now these please help me.
Sometimes iTunes cuts down 1sec of the songs total time but it still matter to me.
I hope you can help me. But sometimes its worst cutting down almost 20sec of the song.
(check out the last song)

Same. Ever since i updated my iTunes, a lot of crazy things are happening like when a drag an album and you will see the playlist sidebar there forever until you restart iTunes and more. I need to create AAC version of my files so I can add explicit and clean tags to some of my songs,
The only solution I know: If you're using Windows, try creating a new user account or turn on the guest account. Then open iTunes there and convert your files. Then, Copy the converted files to your admin account. It will work for a "while"

ITunes create AAC version problem

The create AAC version option is missing and instead there is a Create mp3 version option instead. Is this a problem with iTunes or did Apple decide it wants more money by making it impossible to create ringtones from songs we OWN?

No, it's neither a problem with iTunes nor something Apple has changed (nor is it an iTunes Store issue, which is the forum you posted in). You just need to change the settings to AAC:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12167
Regards.

Replacing library using "Create AAC Version."

I would like to replace my music with AAC verions, using the "Create AAC Version" option in the right click context menu.
Normally when you do this you end up with two of each song, the original and converted version.
I would have to select every original version manually and remove them.
Is there a better way to do this?

ahightechtyler wrote:
Is there a better way to do this?
Yes, but perhaps I am too late...
See https://discussions.apple.com/message/22022622#22022622 The current version of the script deletes the original files. I've been thinking about making a version that archives the files to some sort of parallel "Old Media" folder instead of deleting them entirely, just in case you discover the converted tracks aren't good enough after all. Would you be interested in that version?
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I am trying to create mp3 version of itune songs. I have gone through the preference sequence to be mp3 encoder but this is not having any effect. I have also tired from file tab to create a version but this is not available to action

I am trying to create mp3 version of itune songs. I have gone through the preference sequence to be mp3 encoder but this is not having any effect. I have also tired from file tab to create a version but this is not available to action showing as lite grey.
Any help would be appreciated

I am trying to create mp3 version of itune songs. I have gone through the preference sequence to be mp3 encoder but this is not having any effect. I have also tired from file tab to create a version but this is not available to action showing as lite grey.
Any help would be appreciated

How to create AAC version of a song?

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