Can't transfer songs from files to iTunes

I was struggling with this for months but I just fixed it. I used cloud convert to convert my mp3 file to a WMA file (windows media audio) then I dragged that file into my iTunes library. It’s not supported by iTunes so it asked if I wanted to convert it to mp3, I said yes then it did so and added it to my iTunes library

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I was struggling with this for months but I just fixed it. I used cloud convert to convert my mp3 file to a WMA file (windows media audio) then I dragged that file into my iTunes library. It’s not supported by iTunes so it asked if I wanted to convert it to mp3, I said yes then it did so and added it to my iTunes library

I think something will have changed at YouTube, causing some incompatibility with the tool. In one instance it seems that files were downloaded in .m4a format but wrongly labelled as .mp3. Other software can be more forgiving over file extensions not matching internal format, iTunes not so much.

tt2

converted the file to mp3 using this cloud link and wallah...everything is right as it should be.

https://cloudconvert.com/mp3-converter

Hi BuckMcDuck,

We see you're having trouble adding content to your iTunes library. We have included resources on how to get that done on both Mac and Windows computers:

Import media from a computer to iTunes on PC

Import music from a computer to Music on Mac

We hope this helps get things sorted.

Take care.

Are these perhaps tracks you've ripped from YouTube using a third party tool? There have been some similar threads lately. I'd recommend you purchase the tracks from the iTunes Store, Amazon, or similar, or take out a subscription to a streaming service such as Apple Music or Spotify, but failing that you likely need to find a new tool.

tt2

Thanks for the pointers, however the added file does not show up on iTunes, not even in the RECENTLY added folder , the track Im trying to add is .mp3 - it plays in window media - no corruption. looking forward to another solution.

Thank you for the reply, as a matter of fact, Yes, its a track ripped off YouTube, incidentally I have added a couple of them- a few months back and it worked perfectly, guess there is some sort of a block on iTunes, as I cannot even play the track in iTunes.

You are the best person in the world Andre--I tried everything and this worked like a charm. Ran songs that Itunes would not accept through this and Itunes will now accept. I think prior comment about Youtube converters not all working well is exactly correct. Thank you thank you!!

Thank you , noted.

Thank you! Worked for me as well

Thankyou so much for the tip. Its worked. This issue has been so frustrating for so long

Thank you [MDM1981], however I cant take credit for the solution, after days of searching the web some one posted this link - and mentioned it should be shared..so we can get the most out of iTunes.

Andre!! Thank you so much!

Was starting to get real frustrated with being unable to import music.

You the real MVP, my friend.