How to convert iTunes ringtones to MP3

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How to convert iTunes ringtones to MP3

I have several Ringtones I bought in iTunes when I had an iPhone, but I now have a Verizon Wireless BlackBerry (AT&T's coverage was abysmal where I live). How can I convert the ringtones I paid for (.m4r files) to .mp3 files, or any other format that I can use on my BlackBerry? None of the converters I've tried accept .m4r files. I primarily use the BlackBerry (PocketMac) Ringtone Studio for BlackBerry, but it accepts any format but .m4r. Thanks.

LarryMcJ

iMac 24 + MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Jan 14, 2009 8:03 AM

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Answer 1

Woggledog

Level 4

1,870 points

Jan 14, 2009 9:04 AM in response to Larry McJunkin

There is every likelyhood that the files are encoded with apple's DRM technology which means you would not be able to play them on anything other than apple hardware anyway.

However, in the chance that they are not encoded, rename the file to .mp4 or .aac and you should be good

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Answer 2

varjak paw

Level 10

182,668 points

Jan 14, 2009 9:22 AM in response to Larry McJunkin

Ringtones from the iTunes Store cannot be converted to another format. You'll need to use a different source of music, one without copy protection, to create a ringtone for your Blackberry.

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Answer 3

Jan 14, 2009 9:31 AM in response to Woggledog

Must be the case...this didn't work. Thanks.

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