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How do you convert old "protected" music files in .m4p format to a usable format like .m4a or .mp3? Itunes links to a page that supposedly informs how to upgrade the files first and make this possible, but there is nothing about this on the page.
Pre-2010 128k DRM protected AAC purchases can be burned to audio CD, then ripped back in a DRM-free format of your choice, for a small loss of fidelity. Alternatively if you have an iTunes Match subscription it is possible to match the older purchases, remove your local downloads, and redownload in 256k DRM-free AAC. These replacement files can be kept when you terminate your subscription to iTunes Match.
tt2
Thanks, burning to CD (.cda) and then rip back to .mp3 worked great.
You're welcome. 🙂
tt2
Learn how to upgrade these and then convert to another format.
