How do I convert to MP3 with Itunes 10

iTunes > preferences > general. click on import settings, then import using and select MP3 encoder. below, select the desired bit rate.

next, highlight the files to be converted in iTunes and choose create MP3 version from the advanced menu.

Thanks Jolly! Finally a straight answer that is simple! Hey to everybody who is trying to use itunes to make WMM vids this is the simplest way I have found!

This is no longer an option in iTunes. The "Create mp3 Version" dropdown menu item is not visible and, instead, there's a menu item that reads "Create AAC Version," which is silly, because that's the filetype I'm trying to convert FROM!

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Okay, it worked for me this time. The first time I selected mp3 as my Import format, iTunes didn't save my settings. (I've had lot of problems with iTunes retaining the settings I create, both internally and with my iPhone.)

Thanks from me as well, very straight forward answer!

You are correct, it now defaults to AAC, but you can change it back to MP3 by following instructions previous post.

iTunes > Edit > preferences > general. click on import settings, then import using and select MP3 encoder. below, select the desired bit rate.

Then go back to the Advanced tab and it will say Convert to MP3.

I tried this and I got an error message that said "Could not be converted because protected files cannot be converted to other formats" Can you not convert files that were purchased through iTunes?

Smitty327 wrote:

Can you not convert files that were purchased through iTunes?

Yes.

If they were purchased before May 2009, you cannot convert them as they are protected.

You can burn them as an audio CD then use this audio CD in iTunes as you would any other audio CD.

Ok, thank you!