iTunes convert to AAC cuts track length

HELP!

I can't figure this out!

If i have a 320kbps .mp3 or Apple Lossless file and I want to convert it to 256kbps AAC in iTunes.

iTunes then cuts the the track length down dramaticly from i.e. 4.34 min. to only 1.12 min. WHAT?

I looked at my import settings, and everything seems fine. I even tried to reset them to default for good measure, but still the same.

I have included screenshots. Apologies my settings are in danish, but im sure you guys can manage 🙂

I am running iTunes 11.0.5

OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Sep 13, 2013 4:38 AM

23 replies

ed2345

Level 9

64,250 points

Oct 20, 2013 8:00 AM in response to MONNTOLENTINO

As steeze noted, the problem only seems to accur if you use VBR. Go into the Custom screen of Import Settings and uncheck VBR.

Oct 21, 2013 12:22 PM in response to ed2345

I tried different types of setting combinations. Checking and unchecking it won't fix the problem. I even tried converting my files in different formats. Still having the problem.

Feb 9, 2014 11:08 AM in response to ed2345

I unchecked my VBR as well and it still cuts the songs off at 1:31, when I am converting tracks. it didn't used to do this, any other suggestions?

Feb 10, 2014 9:43 AM in response to zeejaydee

have you tried using the latest version of iTunes?

MarMall

Level 1

0 points

Feb 17, 2014 7:01 AM in response to steeze

I have the latest iTunes version installed on my mac. This is happening a lot of times. I even tried changing AAC to MP3 but it still does the same thing. Any known fix?

ilikeU

Level 1

4 points

Jul 18, 2014 6:46 PM in response to Christian Super

here exactly the same. huhu apple please fix this old bug!

Jul 26, 2014 6:42 PM in response to steeze

Most of the tracks convert to the track length when I unchecked VBR, however, there are a few that don't convert. Running Mavericks and latest version of iTunes. Please Help!!!

kcn81

Level 1

4 points

Mar 20, 2015 1:52 PM in response to joantomeu

Any news on that? I do have the same cut-off problem, too.

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iTunes convert to AAC cuts track length