Most of the files purchased from iTunes Store are DRM protected i.e. you can play them only on specific devices and computers. You cannot use the DRM protected files on any random computer or portable media player. To avoid this problem, you need to convert the media files into a more common digital audio encoding format known as MP3. The process to convert the media files to MP3 format depends on the fact whether the files are DRM protected or not.
Converting Non-Protected Files
You can use iTunes to convert the media files to MP3 format. To do so, you need to -
Launch iTunes – You can launch it from the Start Menu Programs
Go to the library and right-click on a music track and choose the option which reads 'Convert Selection to MP3'. If the track is not protected then you'll be able to convert it to MP3 format. However, if the track is a protected one then iTunes will pop-up a window telling you that the protected track cannot be converted to other formats.
Converting Protected Files
Burn the track(s) to a compact disc and make sure that you burn an audio CD and not a data CD.
Use the iTunes to access the audio CD and add the media files to the library.
Right click the media file and select 'Convert Selection to MP3'.
If you've a large number of media files to be converted to MP3 format then you may even use a CD Emulator to simulate a real CD burner to avoid the multiple CD-R discs.
