MP3 is the most common form of music file out there. Unfortunately, there are those quirky music files that are in wma., mp4., or other random formats. iTunes has a useful tool that will change any file format to mp3 if you quirk it just right.

Steps

  1. 1
    Download iTunes from the Apple store, if you don't already have it.
  2. 2
    Go to the top left corner and click on the "iTunes" tab.
    Advertisement
  3. 3
    Click on "Preferences".
  4. 4
    Go down to the area that says "When you insert a CD:" and choose "Import Settings".
  5. 5
    The default settings for iTunes imports is in AAC format. Change this to MP3 Encoder.
  6. 6
    To change music files that already exist in your music library, select the music file and choose "Create MP3 Version".
  7. 7
    Learn how to add music files to your iTunes library.
  8. 8
    If you're not sure if a music file is in MP3 format, simply select the song and then "Get Info." It should say MPEG-2, Layer 3.
  9. Advertisement

Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I change a YouTube MP3 download to a JPEG file?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    That's not possible. An MP3 file is an audio file and a JPEG is a photo file. Audio files sometimes don't even have a photo files attached to them. If you want to convert the audio file to another type of audio format, there are tons of free websites out there.
  • Question
    How do I change my music download to a JPG?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can't listen to music after it has been turned into a JPEG. Try to keep it as an MP3.
  • Question
    How can I change the mp3 format so that it will play in any CD player?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You have to download an app and get a blank CD, then burn the mp3 through the app onto the CD, then you're good to go!
Advertisement

You Might Also Like

Convert iTunes M4P to MP3Easily Convert DRM Protected M4P Files to MP3
Convert Protected Audio Into a Plain MP3Convert Protected Audio Into a Plain MP3
Convert Any Type of Audio in Windows Media PlayerConvert Any Type of Audio in Windows Media Player
Open BIN FilesOpen BIN Files
Video Player is loading.
Current Time 0:00
Duration -:-
Loaded: 0%
Stream Type LIVE
Remaining Time -:-
 
1x
Change a Word Document to JPEG Format
Open DLL FilesOpen DLL Files
Open a DAT FileOpen a DAT File
Extract a Gz FileHow to Extract a GZ File on Windows, Linux, Mac, & Mobile
Compress Large FilesCompress Large Files
Create a TXT File on MacCreate a TXT File on Mac
Make an ICO FileMake an ICO File
Scan Documents4 Simple Ways to Scan and Save Documents
Turn a Voice Memo Into an MP3How to Turn a Voice Memo Into an MP3 (iPhone, Mac, Windows)
Open 7z FilesHow to Open 7z Files on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone
Advertisement

About This Article

wikiHow is a “wiki,” similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are co-written by multiple authors. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. This article has been viewed 103,063 times.
How helpful is this?
Co-authors: 5
Updated: June 3, 2021
Views: 103,063
Categories: File Manipulation
Advertisement