Export Option Disappeared

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Export Option Disappeared

Since my computer updated to the current Quicktime, I am no longer able to export my music files to wav format. If the procedure changed, I am unaware. I used to open the mp3 or similar file in QT and bring the music bar all the way to the end the do file export. The export option is grayed out and I am unable to select it. Please advise. Thank you

G4Powerbook, Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Posted on Dec 1, 2005 6:52 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 2, 2005 7:30 AM in response to Rebecca Finegan

Open the QuickTime Preference Pane and click the "Register" tab. Does your registration info show up? Did you used to own QuickTime 6 Pro?
QT 7 Pro requires a new purchase.
Open the .mp3 file and then Command-E to open the Export dialog window. Choose "Export: Sound to Wave" and click "Options" to adjust the export settings.

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Answer 2

Dec 2, 2005 5:56 PM in response to Rebecca Finegan

Sorry. Tiger comes with QuickTime 7 and it says right on the box that installing it will render previous versions of QuickTime obsolete.
You'll have to purchase a new key or use some "tricks" to install an older version of the QT Player.
I use both 6.5.2 and 7.0.3 Players on my Tiger machine. Both are "Pro".

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Answer 3

Dec 2, 2005 8:47 PM in response to Rebecca Finegan

After checking, I'm not quite sure I understand. I purchased my Powerbook G4 with the latest version of OS and have always been able to open a song in Quicktime and click on file and export. Why all of a sudden has it changed?

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Answer 4

Dec 2, 2005 9:36 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

I tried opening an m4p file from my library and was able to export it. I have 4 songs in my library that I downloaded from Apple and paid for and those are the songs that for some reason are not exporting. Any ideas?

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Answer 5

Dec 3, 2005 12:53 PM in response to Gmas

Well done and understood!
If you "convert" your "protected" .mp4 files (no need to actually "burn" the CD version) you can use "protected music" in any of your "i" apps.
iTunes can "convert the .aiff format. iMovie "knows" what to do with the file. iPhoto can allow you to "export" your sound track.
Simple and easy with a Mac or even a PC.

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Answer 6

Dec 2, 2005 1:36 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

My Mac automatically upgraded to 7 - I didn't ask it to. How do I get it back to 6 so I don't have to purchase anothe registration key?

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Answer 7

Dec 2, 2005 8:23 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Then I must have the key for 7 because it worked up until last week - I will have to check

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Answer 8

Dec 3, 2005 2:09 AM in response to Rebecca Finegan

An.m4p file is an iTunes purchased file. The p stands for "protected".
You can play them on your computer or your iPod or burn the file to CD. But you can't convert them using QuickTime Pro.

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Answer 9

Dec 3, 2005 6:28 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Thanks

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Answer 10

Gmas

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Dec 3, 2005 12:44 PM in response to Rebecca Finegan

You could always burn them to CD and rip them to then be able to export them, although it would take more time....

Gmas.

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Answer 11

Dec 3, 2005 1:22 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

I want to use them in FCP that's why I convert to wav. Is there a way to convert to WAV?

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