How to Convert M4A to MP3 with iTunes

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This wikiHow teaches you how to convert an M4A file to an MP3 file using iTunes on a Windows or Mac computer. Although the M4A format has better sound quality, the MP3 format tends to be smaller and compatible with more audio applications.

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    It's the white app with a multi-colored musical note on it. On Mac, iTunes comes preinstalled with the operating system.
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    On PC, click Edit in the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window. On Mac, click iTunes in the top menu bar of the screen. This opens a drop-down menu.
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    This opens the main settings window.
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    It's in the lower-right area of the "General" tab.
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    • You can select a different quality setting in the bottom pulldown menu. Higher quality MP3 files will sound better but take up more space.
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    It's at the bottom of the Import Settings window.
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    It's at the bottom of the General Preferences window.
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    In your music library, click the file you want to convert to select it. Or, to select multiple songs:
    • Hold Ctrl (PC) or ⌘ Command (Mac) to add individual songs to your selection.
    • Hold ⇧ Shift to select everything in between the songs you click.
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    Click the "File" menu in the top-left of iTunes and click "Convert" near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
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    You'll see a duplicate song appear in your iTunes library as it instantly converts your file to an MP3.
    • If you want to go to the new MP3 file that was just created, right-click on the new file and select Show in Windows Explorer (PC) or Show in Finder (Mac).
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