This article describes how to convert a song to another file format and still keep a copy of the original.
By using iTunes programs You can convert songs to compressed formats and vice versa. For example, sometimes you need to import some uncompressed files into iTunes as compressed files to save disk space. Examples of compressed formats: MP3 and Apple Lossless. Examples of uncompressed formats: AIFF or WAV.
The sound quality should not be reduced in the following cases:
- conversion from one format without compression to another.
- conversion from a compressed format to an uncompressed format;
Reduced sound quality is possible in the following cases:
- conversion from one compressed format to another;
- Converting from an uncompressed format to a compressed format.
For more information about compressing audio files, see .
For best results If you want the music in a different format, re-import from the original source using the new encoding format.
Conversion to another format is possible for songs from the iTunes library, from a folder or from a disk.
Convert songs already in your iTunes library
- Open iTunes.
- Mac: From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: in the menu bar at the top iTunes windows choose Edit > Preferences. - Open the General tab and click Import Settings at the bottom of the window.
- Click the menu under Importer and select the encoding format you want to convert the song to.
- From your library, select one or more songs you want to convert.
- Choose File > Convert, and then click Create a [format] version. The format you selected in step 4 is displayed. For example, if you selected the Apple Lossless format, click Create an Apple Lossless Version.
New song files will appear in your library next to the original files.
Convert songs and files in a folder or disk
Songs can be imported into iTunes and converted at the same time. This will create a converted copy of the file in your iTunes library, taking into account your iTunes settings.
To convert all songs in a folder or disk, follow these steps.
- Open iTunes.
- Mac: From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen, choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: From the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window, choose Edit > Preferences. - Open the "Basic" tab, and click "Import Settings" at the bottom of the window.
- Click the menu under Importer and select the encoding format you want to convert your songs to.
- Click OK to save the settings.
- Option-click (Mac) or Shift-click (Windows) and choose File > Convert > Convert to [Import Format]. The format you selected in step 4 is displayed. For example, if you selected the Apple Lossless format, click Convert to Apple Lossless Format.
- Select the folder or disc containing the songs you want to import and convert. iTunes converts all songs in the specified location.
Original format songs and converted songs are added to your library.
Additional Information
When you convert a file using iTunes, the original file remains unchanged in its original location. iTunes creates the converted file from a copy of the original file.
About compression
When converting songs to certain compression formats, some data may be lost. Compression can significantly reduce file sizes, allowing you to store more songs in your library. However, the sound quality may be degraded compared to the uncompressed original files.
It is sometimes impossible to tell the difference between compressed and uncompressed songs by ear. It all depends on the song itself, the speakers or headphones, and the device on which the music is played.
If some data is lost when compressing a song, this action cannot be reversed. The sound quality of a song converted from a compressed format to an uncompressed format is not improved. This will only cause the file to take up more disk space. An example would be converting a song from MP3 (compressed format) to AIFF (uncompressed format). The song takes up much more space on your hard drive, but sounds just like a compressed file. To take advantage of uncompressed formats, you should choose one when importing songs.
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Create a ringtone using iTunes
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Changing the extension of the sound file
Installing a ringtone on iPhone
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