I don't see an option to convert caf to mp3, when I export... thoughts?

QuickTime Player Pro doesn't allow export to the .mp3 format and codecs.

If there's no direct export from CAF to MP3, what is the best way to get from CAF to MP3?

Can you import the file to iTunes? If so, it has an MP3 encoder. Basically, in iTunes you set the CD Import prefence to MP3. Thereafter, any compatible audio file imported to iTunes can be selected and converted to the "pre-selected" import preference format using the iTunes "Create MP3 Version" Advanced menu option.

I found a free online "converter" and tested with a .caf file. Conversion to .mp3 worked fine:

http://www.online-convert.com/

I tried in iTunes but couldn't import.

I tried in iTunes but couldn't import.

Thanks for the test import feedback, QTKirk. Had no file to test.

I found a bunch of Apple Loops from an old iLife install that used the Core Audio Format.

I found a bunch of Apple Loops from an old iLife install that used the Core Audio Format.

Thanks for the heads up—I think I located them. Managed to find one 2 sec file online, but it was an old IMA 4:1 audio format. In either case, I can only convert the .caf files indirectly using built-in Mac OS X software as follows:

1) Open the .caf file in either QT X or QT 7 Pro and export. (I prefer the QT 7 Pro "Sound to AIFF" option.)

2) Open the exported file in iTunes and convert to MP3 for file management to compatible devices.

3) Delete intermediate and/or sources file(s) if not wanted.

I have the same issue in converting CAF with Quicktime.

Tried some converters and keep Bigasoft Total Video Converter helps to batch convert my CAF files.