MPEG-4 file - can this we changed when it imports from iTunes store?

I recently signed up for iTunes and I was wanting to import songs using the MP3 format, but each time I download it comes through as MPEG-4. I want to use the songs in my family video I'm creating through Roxio Easy Media Creator, but it only accepts MP3's. How do I change the setting so when I download from the iTunes store it comes through as an MP3, not MPEG-4? I've tried everything.
I'm also doing this on Windows XP pc - in case it makes a difference. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm going crazy trying to figure this out.
Thanks.

EG1974 you can get your iTunes file to MP3 or WAV but the process is a bit convoluted. You'll also lose some quality in the conversion process but you will have something you can play in your car or mp3 player (If it's not an ipod).
1) In preferences/Advanced/Burning
Choose disk format and burn the songs to Audio CD.
2) Once you have done that, again in preferences/Advanced/Importing
Change your import settings to MP3 encoder or WAV encoder and setting to Good Quality 128kbps (I find this works on just about every type of player) then load your CD, import your songs back into iTunes as mp3's. You'll then be able to import the tracks into roxio
At the end of the process you should finsh with both the original & mp3 version in your iTunes libary.
Hope this has been of some help
Locksmith

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