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Q: how to convert wma files for iTunes

I will appreciate any help from anyone who shows me how to play wma audio files in Itunes. I do not want to use an outside non-Apple  audio video converter. The quick time program plays the audio file but I do not know how to bring it in the Itunes Library.

Thank you

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8), wma files will not play in Itunes

Posted on Oct 16, 2012 12:59 PM

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  • by PLNYC,

    PLNYC PLNYC Mar 5, 2014 8:11 PM in response to Chaitanya
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    Mar 5, 2014 8:11 PM in response to Chaitanya

    Thank you for the suggestion, but this convertor is not user friendly. It did the job, though.

  • by eljou,

    eljou eljou Mar 5, 2014 9:13 PM in response to Chris CA
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    Mar 5, 2014 9:13 PM in response to Chris CA

    In response to Chris CA

     

    Sorry, I don't know why. Just works on my computer. I also have VLC installed that can play the wma files.

  • by buseca,

    buseca buseca Mar 7, 2014 1:59 PM in response to shuddha
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    Mar 7, 2014 1:59 PM in response to shuddha

    I have Roxio Toast 10: the solution is a bit convoluted, but am able to convert the files quickly. In Toast, I first create an "Audio CD": this creates an AIFF file, which is easily recognized by iTunes on the Mac.

     

    Then, I open File>Save, which sends the AIFF files to a "Roxio Converted Items" folder. I drag the AIFF files into iTunes, and subsequently click on "create MP3 version".

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Mar 10, 2014 10:20 AM in response to eljou
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    Mar 10, 2014 10:20 AM in response to eljou

    eljou wrote:

     

    In response to Chris CA

     

    Sorry, I don't know why. Just works on my computer. I also have VLC installed

    It works because you have VLC installed.

  • by somanna,

    somanna somanna Apr 2, 2014 4:09 PM in response to shuddha
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    Apr 2, 2014 4:09 PM in response to shuddha

    Hello to all!

     

    Having the need which the OP had, I happened to visit this thread and found out that most of the above suggestions were not working for me. I then was able to successfully have an .wma file converted to mp3 format by using Emicsoft M2TS Converter for Mac.

     

    Under Profile select 'GENERAL AUDIO' and select MP3-MPEG Layer-3; then add your file. Click on the settings and select the sample rate, audio bitrate etc. as per your need. Next, when you click the button 'save as...' you enter the name of your song and click the button: youget your profile as User Defined and find the saved file name too. Click ok. Next browse the destination to which you want the file to be saved. Next click upon the START button and in a jiffy you are free to enjoy your mp3 version of your favorite song!

     

    PS. the trial version of this Converter can convert files of 5 minutes or under. Above that duration, you need to buy this Converter.

     

    Hope this will help all of you who have been looking to find a solution to this problem. It has worked fine for me.

     

    Regards and have a great day.

     

    Dr. Somanna

  • by peachyskies,

    peachyskies peachyskies Apr 9, 2014 9:39 AM in response to somanna
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:39 AM in response to somanna

    Dr. Somanna, I just tried your suggestion but the limitations of the unregistered version of the converter are these:

    "1. The maximum 5 minutes conversion of a more than 5 minutes file.

    2. With a less than 5 minutes file, you could only convert half of it."

     

    In other words, there is no way to convert the full file no matter the length without buying the full version.

     

    I've also tried Adaptor as well, and keep getting "incompatible" message.

     

    Don't know what to do anymore.

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Apr 9, 2014 9:55 AM in response to peachyskies
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:55 AM in response to peachyskies

    Download the free copy of Switch.

  • by peachyskies,

    peachyskies peachyskies Apr 9, 2014 10:13 AM in response to peachyskies
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    Apr 9, 2014 10:13 AM in response to peachyskies

    Media Human Audio converter just worked! don't know why I missed that before! so simple, no frills!

  • by somanna,

    somanna somanna Apr 9, 2014 3:27 PM in response to peachyskies
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    Apr 9, 2014 3:27 PM in response to peachyskies

    Hello Peachyskies! I have warned that this free trial version has limitations:

     

    PS. the trial version of this Converter can convert files of 5 minutes or under. Above that duration, you need to buy this Converter.

     

    I have looked up your Media Human audio converter. Right now my need for converting .wma files to MP3 has ceased. I had a few songs of .wma format on my earlier Samsung phone which I wanted to play in my new MP3 player...but found to my delight that the new MP3 player [Philips GoGear Mix] was able to play .wma files.

     

    Regards and have a great day.

     

    Dr. Somanna

     


  • by Boymama,

    Boymama Boymama Apr 22, 2014 2:55 PM in response to shuddha
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    Apr 22, 2014 2:55 PM in response to shuddha

    I just downloaded Adapter from Macroplant and it worked great. Really simple. Converted WMA file to MP3 without any problems. And it's free!

  • by somanna,

    somanna somanna Apr 30, 2014 10:27 PM in response to peachyskies
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    Apr 30, 2014 10:27 PM in response to peachyskies

    Hello peachyskies!

     

    FWIW, I tried out and found other suggestions not suitable for me. I just tried out this free app: Video Converter Master Lite and found it does a wonderful job of converting WMA into high quality MP3!

     

    Dr. Somanna

  • by GeorgeAGeorge,

    GeorgeAGeorge GeorgeAGeorge May 3, 2014 5:30 AM in response to Chaitanya
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    May 3, 2014 5:30 AM in response to Chaitanya

    Thank you, Adapter did the job very well for me.

  • by funfinger,

    funfinger funfinger May 11, 2014 4:54 AM in response to annyoho
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    May 11, 2014 4:54 AM in response to annyoho

    annyoho's link worked for me. Transfered WMA files from PC to USB memory stick. Memory stick into Macbook.Opened memory stick on desktop.Dragged WMA files to playlist created in itunes. Dialogue window asks if I want to convert WMA files. Click yes. FILES CONVERTED. No 3rd party convert software or plug-ins. So I think Chris CA is wrong to say Mac can't convert WMA files. OS X 10.9.2 maverick, itunes 11.1.5

    http://iphonetocomputers.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/itunes-convert-wma-to-mp3


  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA May 11, 2014 8:27 AM in response to funfinger
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    May 11, 2014 8:27 AM in response to funfinger

    funfinger wrote:

     

    So I think Chris CA is wrong to say Mac can't convert WMA files. OS X 10.9.2 maverick, itunes 11.1.5

    http://iphonetocomputers.wordpress.com/2013/11/14/itunes-convert-wma-to-mp3


    except he is not wrong.

    The lnk you & annyoho posted is how to convert WMA to MP3 on a Windows PC.

  • by funfinger,

    funfinger funfinger May 11, 2014 9:36 AM in response to Chris CA
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    May 11, 2014 9:36 AM in response to Chris CA

    Sorry, but I converted my WMA files in itunes, on my Macbook pro, not on a Windows PC. The original WMA files came from a Windows PC, but were copied to Macbook desktop via flash drive and then converted in itunes on the Macbook. Do I need to make a Youtube video to convince you?

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