bfearr
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Q: How do I convert songs tp mpe that were purchased nefore Apple stopped DRM?

How do I convert songs to mp3 that were purchased before Apple stopped the DRM protection? I depend on playlists. iTunes won't copy playlists to the iPod Touch if some of the files are DRM and some are MP3. 85% of my DRM songs were purchased before they stopped DRM protection. I use Windows 7, 64 bit and I have the most recent version of iTunes installed.

 

Thank You

Windows 7

Posted on Feb 22, 2015 10:57 PM

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Q: How do I convert songs tp mpe that were purchased nefore Apple stopped DRM?

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  • by Allen A,

    Allen A Allen A Feb 24, 2015 7:22 AM in response to bfearr
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    Feb 24, 2015 7:22 AM in response to bfearr

    Hello bfearr,

     

     

    Indeed, your purchases can be upgraded to non-DRM versions by subscribing to iTunes Match.

     

    Can I upgrade my previously purchased music to iTunes Plus?

    Yes. If you subscribe to iTunes Match, you can download your previously purchased music again in the iTunes Plus format. To do so:

     

    1. You need to delete the original DRM song from your library first. Doing this enables you to download the song again in the iTunes Plus format from iTunes in the Cloud.
    2. Click the Purchased tab in the iTunes Store.
    3. Click Music.
    4. Locate the artist of the song you want to upgrade.
    5. Click the iCloud Download icon next to the song you want to upgrade.

    iTunes Store: iTunes Plus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201616

     

     

    All my best,

    Allen

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Feb 24, 2015 9:03 AM in response to bfearr
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    Feb 24, 2015 9:03 AM in response to bfearr

    bfearr wrote:

     

    iTunes won't copy playlists to the iPod Touch if some of the files are DRM and some are MP3.

     

    Hmm, I'm sure it supposed to treat them the same as long as iTunes is authorised for the relevant account.

     

    Another option is to burn the protected tracks to CD and then rip back.

     

    tt2

  • by bfearr,

    bfearr bfearr Feb 24, 2015 11:00 AM in response to Allen A
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    Feb 24, 2015 11:00 AM in response to Allen A

    Thank you, Allen. Somehow it seems almost unethical to have to pay $25 to use songs I 've paid for the way I want to but I guess you don't get to become the #1 corporation by doing business otherwise. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Feb 24, 2015 11:22 AM in response to bfearr
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    Feb 24, 2015 11:22 AM in response to bfearr

    Time was you could pay a small upgrade fee per track that you wanted to upgrade, but that program closed ages ago.

     

    tt2