converting .wav to .mp3 in iTunes

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converting .wav to .mp3 in iTunes

Very simple question: I have some wav files on my computer that I need to convert to mp3. I can do this with iTunes right? The wav files are not currently in my iTunes library. I tried simply dragging them over to my iTunes window, after selecting "Import Using: MP3 Encoder" in the Import Settings of the Preferences window, but that didn't work (it didn't convert it when importing). Can someone help? Thank you. My iTunes is version 8, OS is 10.5.7.

macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jun 10, 2010 11:12 AM

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Jolly Giant

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Jun 10, 2010 11:27 AM in response to montagular

select the files in iTunes and, from the advanced menu, choose +create MP3 version+.

edit: just noticed you're on iTunes 8 so it might be different in that version. see this KB article: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1550.

alternatively, use one of these free apps to convert the wav's before adding to your library.

J GG

edited by the Jolly Green Giant (where Green stands for environmentally friendly)

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montagular Author

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Jun 10, 2010 11:27 AM in response to Jolly Giant

how did I miss that in the menu... Thanks.

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Jolly Giant

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Jun 10, 2010 11:28 AM in response to montagular

you're welcome !

enjoy ...

J GG

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Jul 8, 2010 7:19 PM in response to Jolly Giant

I have been using this method for as long as it has been available but all of the sudden when I tried to use it today it is not there.

There are options to "Create iPhone or Apple TV versions" (which is strange since I want to convert audio) but they are grayed out. No option to convert to AAC.

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