My iTunes purchases won't convert to mp3 files. Any advice?

My iTunes purchases won't convert to mp3 files. I don't want to burn a CD, either. Any useful advice/help?

krisfrommorgantown wrote:
My iTunes purchases won't convert to mp3 files. I don't want to burn a CD, either. Any useful advice/help?
If they will play but will not convert, you probably have DRM "protected" files. Were they purchased prior to mid-2009?
If so, and you don't want to burn, your choice is either to replace them, or to upgrade them by using Match. For the latter option, see
iTunes Store: iTunes Plus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
and look at the section on "Can I upgrade my previously purchased music to iTunes Plus?"

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