Q: Want to convert .aiff files (8 cds) to .aac format without duplicating
I ripped an 8=cd set to .aiff and added these to my iTunes library, but forgot how large it is on my iPad. Is there a way to create a "mirror" of the 8 cd set in .aac format? If I convert tunes per cd, I end up with duplicates in that folder (1., 1., 2., 2.). I'd ideally like one .aiff version of the set and one in .aac. I'd relabel them accordingly, and also sync accordingly.
If that's too hard I would be happy with just substittuting the .aiff files with .aac ones. Not sure that is possible.
I imagine I could copy the files to an x-drive, delete what i have in the iTunes folder, and then reimport as .aac. Perhaps that's easiest?
Thanks.
MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.1), iPhone 5, iPad 3
Posted on Dec 19, 2013 1:10 PM
jinet wrote:
Is there anyway to import files in AIFF and have them convert to AAC as they enter the music library (as in a cd import)?
Yes, very easily.
Make sure your Import settings are set to AAC.
Then hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows)
Then File > Create new version > Convert AAC and select the songs you want to add to iTunes in AAC.
This adds to iTunes in AAC. The AIFF versions do not get added to iTunes.
Posted on Dec 20, 2013 10:56 AM