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manofwow
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Q: Publishing a Podcast

I have created my first Podcast using Garageband. It sounds great.  How do I publish it to iTunes? 

 

I have created the RSS feed using my Sound Cloud account.  When I upload it says it is not the right type of file.  I needs to be AIFF, WAVE (WAV), FLAC, ALAC, OGG, MP2, MP3, AAC, AMR, and WMA files.


How do I get the Garageband file in this type of format?  Or what am I doing wrong?


thank you in advance.

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Posted on Apr 2, 2016 12:51 PM

by Roger Wilmut1,Apple recommended
Roger Wilmut1 Roger Wilmut1
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A:

The only file formats acceptable for a podcast in the iTunes Store are .mp3, .m4a, .m4v, .mov or .mp4. The other formats you mention won't be accepted (and several of them are uncompressed which makes them impracticably large.

 

If your podcast is just audio then .mp3 is probably the best format. GarageBand can certainly save out your files in either that or .m4a format (this is the same as AAC) though if you are not sure of the exact procedure you should ask in the GarageBand forum. If you are using Soundcloud you must make sure that it's not setting the files to force a download. The test for this is to enter the URL of a media file in the Address Bar in Safari - it should play directly in the browser, not download. If you need to change the setting, eiznem has posted the process at https://discussions.apple.com/message/26564459#26564459

 

You may find it helpful to read my 'get you started' page on podcasting at http://wilmut.uk/pc

 

When you have a question it's advisable to post the URL of your feed (and, once you have it, your iTunes Store page) otherwise it's possible to give only the most general answers.

Posted on Apr 4, 2016 6:36 AM

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  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Apr 4, 2016 6:16 AM in response to manofwow
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    Apr 4, 2016 6:16 AM in response to manofwow

    I've asked for this thread to be moved to the Producing Podcasts forum where it should get the attention of our resident podcast expert Roger Wilmut1. Hopefully he can guide you in the right direction.

     

    tt2

  • by Roger Wilmut1,Apple recommended

    Roger Wilmut1 Roger Wilmut1 Apr 4, 2016 6:36 AM in response to manofwow
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    Apr 4, 2016 6:36 AM in response to manofwow

    The only file formats acceptable for a podcast in the iTunes Store are .mp3, .m4a, .m4v, .mov or .mp4. The other formats you mention won't be accepted (and several of them are uncompressed which makes them impracticably large.

     

    If your podcast is just audio then .mp3 is probably the best format. GarageBand can certainly save out your files in either that or .m4a format (this is the same as AAC) though if you are not sure of the exact procedure you should ask in the GarageBand forum. If you are using Soundcloud you must make sure that it's not setting the files to force a download. The test for this is to enter the URL of a media file in the Address Bar in Safari - it should play directly in the browser, not download. If you need to change the setting, eiznem has posted the process at https://discussions.apple.com/message/26564459#26564459

     

    You may find it helpful to read my 'get you started' page on podcasting at http://wilmut.uk/pc

     

    When you have a question it's advisable to post the URL of your feed (and, once you have it, your iTunes Store page) otherwise it's possible to give only the most general answers.

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Apr 4, 2016 6:48 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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    Apr 4, 2016 6:48 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

    Thanks Roger.

     

    tt2