MP3 files are used in portable music players and on computers, and other files are easily converted into MP3 formats so that they can be played on these devices as well.
Audio files come in a variety of formats, but not all programs and devices can play all of them. However, the MP3 is is almost universally recognized by portable music players and audio software for all operating systems. MP3 files are very common online, as most downloads from music stores and websites are in MP3 format. However, if you encounter another audio file format, it is possible to change that file into an MP3 so that it can be used easily on music players and most software.
Instructions
Convert Audio Files to MP3 with Switch
1. Go to www.nch.com.au/switch/ and download Switch for the appropriate operating system.
2. Click on the "Add Files" button, and add the audio files that are to be converted. Then, select "MP3" from the output format menu.
3. Click on "Convert," and wait for the files to finish converting. After the files are finished, check to make sure that the files are playable. If not, restart from step 2 and re-convert the files.
Convert Audio Files to MP3 With iTunes
4. Go to www.apple.com/itunes/download, and download iTunes for the operating system that the computer is running on.
5. Launch Itunes, and select "Preferences." For Windows users, go to the "Edit" menu, and then click "Preferences." For Mac users, select "Preferences" from the iTunes menu.
6. Under "General," click on "Import Settings," and select "MP3 Encoder" in the list next to "Import Using". Then, select the quality of the audio files by choosing one of three options in the list next to "Settings"; either 128, 160, or 192 kbps. A higher number means a higher quality. Then, click "OK" to exit "Preferences".
7. Select the files that are to be converted to MP3 format in the iTunes library. Then, from the "Advanced" menu, choose "Convert Selection to MP3", and the files will begin to be converted. ITunes will notify the computer when the conversion is finished, and the MP3 files will be deposited directly into the iTunes library.
Converting Audio Files to MP3 with Bonkenc
8. Go to www.bonkenc.org, and download Bonkenc. While BonkEnc is technically an encoder, it can convert various audio files to MP3 format.
9. Drag the files that are to be converted into the white space in the BonkEnc window, adding them to the queue.
10. Go to "Options" and then select "General Settings." Change the "Encoder" option to "MP3." or "LAME MP3." Then click "OK." After that, click on "Browse" in the bottom right corner of the window, and select where the converted MP3 files will be placed. Click on "Encode" and "Start Encoding" to start the conversion.
11. After conversion, double-check the files to make sure that they work. If not, repeat steps 2 and 3, and re-convert the files.
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