If you’ve ever purchased digital music from a source like iTunes, you may have noticed that the files are often in a protected M4P format. This can be frustrating if you want to play the files on a device that doesn’t support the M4P format, such as a Zoom player. In this guide, we’ll show you how to convert protected audio files into an MP3 format that can be played on just about any device.
First, it’s important to note that this process is not technically legal. While many people feel that they should be able to do what they want with music they’ve purchased, the law restricts what you can do with protected files. This is a gray area, and we’ll let you decide for yourself whether you’re comfortable with this process.
Assuming you’re ready to proceed, the first step is to burn the protected files onto a CD. Once you’ve done this, you can import the CD into iTunes and convert the files into an MP3 format. To import the CD, simply click on the “Import CD” button located at the bottom of iTunes. From there, you’ll want to make sure you’re importing the files in the format you want – in this case, MP3. To do this, go to the “Preferences” pane and click on the “Advanced” tab. Under the “Importing” tab, you can choose the format and quality you want to use for importing your files. We recommend using MP3 with a 192 kilobits per second quality setting.
Once you’ve chosen your preferences, click “OK” and then click “Import CD” to start the conversion process. This will convert the protected files into MP3 format, which can be played on just about any device. Keep in mind that this process can be applied to any protected content, not just music files.
It’s important to reiterate that this process is not technically legal. While there is a gray area surrounding the use of protected files, it’s up to you to decide whether you’re comfortable with this process. If you do choose to proceed, we hope this guide has been helpful in converting your protected audio files into a more universal format.