iTunes DRM removal

I still have “legacy” songs that have the iTunes DRM on them. How do I find the tool Apple offers to remove the DRM from “legacy” music?

(And how much is it per song? I forget.)

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 11:15 AM

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Aug 22, 2020 11:25 AM in response to NoahHippocampus

See if this thread helps you: Removing DRM protection from purchased AA… - Apple Community

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Aug 22, 2020 11:41 AM in response to NoahHippocampus

Try the delete and re-download sequence as discussed in the linked thread. That’s free.

Failing that, purchase iTunes Match as discussed in the linked thread. That’s not free.

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Aug 22, 2020 11:30 AM in response to MrHoffman

How much is it per song?

Or is it free now?

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