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How can I to Convert WAV to MP3 on Mac computer?

Hi everyone, I have a collection of audio recordings in the WAV format that are taking up a significant amount of space on my hard drive. In order to reduce file sizes and enhance compatibility, I'm looking for a reliable and user-friendly method to convert WAV files to MP3 on Mac computer.


I'm hoping to find some assistance or recommendations from this knowledgeable community.

Posted on Mar 7, 2024 10:57 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2024 10:50 PM

I don't know if modern Macs have iTunes. Wasn't iTunes discontinued more than five years ago?

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Mar 10, 2024 8:26 PM in response to Soussans

To convert WAV to MP3 on Mac, you can follow these steps:


Use iTunes: iTunes is a built-in media player and converter on Mac that can convert WAV files to MP3 format. Here's how to do it:


  1. Open iTunes on your Mac computer.
  2. Go to "Preferences" from the iTunes menu.
  3. In the "General" tab, click on "Import Settings" button.
  4. In the "Import Using" dropdown menu, select "MP3 Encoder".
  5. Close the preferences window.
  6. Select the WAV files you want to convert in your iTunes library.
  7. Go to the "File" menu and choose "Convert" > "Create MP3 Version".


iTunes will convert the selected WAV files to MP3 format. You can find the converted MP3 files in your iTunes library.


How can I to Convert WAV to MP3 on Mac computer?

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