TuneClone Audio Converter Software

How to Convert iTunes 8 M4P (protected AAC) to MP3?

Below is the step by step tutorial about how to convert DRM protected iTunes M4P to MP3 using TuneClone M4P to MP3 Converter:

If you are running iTunes 9 or above, please skip to: How to use TuneClone in iTune 9 to convert M4P files?

Step 1. Download TuneClone M4P to MP3 Converter from http://www.tuneclone.com and install it.

TuneClone M4P to MP3 Converter is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista (except Vista 64 bit). A virtual CD drive will be installed. This virtual CD-RW will be used to convert M4P music files.

Step 2. Make settings in TuneClone M4P to MP3 Converter

Click the "Settings" button in TuneClone. In the pop-up dialog, you can specify the "output folder", "output filenames", "output format" (here we choose MP3), etc. for the output files.

Note: Apart from MP3, TuneClone also allows you to convert iTunes M4P to WAV and unprotected WMA.

Tip: You can get the output DRM removed music folder by clicking the "Folder" button after the burning and encoding process.

Step 3. Make settings in iTunes (iTunes 8.0 or above)

Create a new playlist, and add the M4P songs you want to convert to the playlist.

After you have created the playlist ready to be burnt, click the "Burn Disc" button at the bottom right of iTunes.

In the pop up window of "Burn Settings", make the settings as highlighted below:

Note: In order to maintain the music file's metadata, the "Include CD Text" option should be ticked.

Step 4. Start to burn

Click the "Burn" button to start burning.

After the burning gets started, TuneClone M4P to MP3 Converter will automatically convert the M4P playlist to MP3 files. You can open the manager screen to show all the converted music files.

Tip: The most important step is to choose the CD burner. Then TuneClone M4P to MP3 converter can convert the music files automatically. It is exceedingly easy when you want to batch convert lots of files.

For more TuneClone tutorials, please go to http://www.tuneclone.com/guide.php.