Will iTunes back-up keep file type? (.acc, .mp3, etc.)

I have several questions. I want to back up my library and I want to know the best way to do it. Do I need to de-authorize all my songs before? Why should/shouldn't I use iTunes vs a DVD authoring program? I have several dj-mix files from the internet that are in .mp3 format and my purchased library in the .acc format. Will iTunes change any of formats? Any other concerns that I should worry about?
Windows 2000

iTunes Match will work from your iTunes library. Provided that your iTunes configuration did not directly reference the external hard disk you will not have an issue.
It is essential to maintain a secure backup outside iTunes Match since the Song files will never be a precise match to your originals.

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