Apple Music Store - Supported Formats

Is AIFF supported? Is MP3 Supported? How can I make an AIFC file with iTunes?

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Posted on Jul 30, 2022 8:36 AM

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can I download my music in mp3 format? I want download my music to play on an mp3 player. Can I download it in mp3 format?
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Why is the "create mp3 version" greyed out? One reason you can't create a mp3 version from AAC is because you might have purchased the song, but you need to ensure it is actually downloaded onto your current computer. If it is on the cloud, but not physically on your computer, you can't create a MP3 version. To fix this, you need to actually download each individual song in question, then make the MP3 version as desired. Also, if you need the list of events, it's as follows: Open Music Under Library, I click on songs View Show View options, click cloud downloads (So you can download the song if it's only on the cloud and not on your computer). Once the song is downloaded, (Also works for multiple songs) click File Convert Create MP3 version. Note: If you have been able to create MP3 versions in the past, but now it seems disabled, this is how you work around to get it active again. I hope this information is helpful.
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Converting Apple Music files to MP3 I have followed the instructions to create an MP3 file but when I click on a music file and follow the "convert" option, all options on the drop down menu are unavailable (faded out). Am I missing something?
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turingtest2

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Jul 30, 2022 10:00 AM in response to procuts

The iTunes Music store sells tracks in 256K 16-bit AAC format, you cannot choose anything else. The iTunes application supports a wider variety of formats for music you might rip from CD or download from other sources. See also About lossless audio in Apple Music - Apple Support.

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