wmf to mp3s
[194 byte] By [leroy] at [2007-11-9 14:15:45] 
anybody know how to convert wmf to mp3 format ... i can get them into my musicmatch library but it wont synch to my ipod because it does not support wmf ...any help would be greatley appreciated
# 1 Re: wmf to mp3s
WMF as in Windows Media (more commonly known as WMA)? Supposedly MusicMatch will convert WMA->MP3 though I don't know that for sure...WinAmp will definitely though, it will output to wave which can then be compressed into MP3.tubedogg at 2007-11-15 17:20:28 >
# 2 Re: wmf to mp3s
I bought an album from buymusic.com a few months back. I wanted to get it onto the ipod. They are all protected WMA files. I did a google search on protected wma convert mp3...or something close to that. There is one website that has a method to do so. I am at work and I am websensed from finding the site. Zittware is in the name though. You start by using Windows Media Player 9 to make a CD then rip from the CD using the Zittware software. Its a long complicated process but it might work for you. I do not plan on buying anymore protected WMA files though.thehoz at 2007-11-15 17:21:29 >
# 3 Re: wmf to mp3s
If you are using protected WMA files, keep in mind that any tool used to circumvent the protection is illegal. Now, if you were to burn the tracks to a CD and then rerip them from CD, that's another story. Also keep in mind here that while this may not be illegal, you're not going to get a great rip since the files will probably be 128Kbps to start with.tubedogg at 2007-11-15 17:22:38 >
# 4 Re: wmf to mp3s
About that, are you able to copy to CD (from windows media) the protected WMA files? I always get an error when I try to do it, however, it doesn't say that it's b/c of protected content. It may be just an error with the software, which wouldn't be a result of the protected nature. Anyone have any ideas?chill2k66 at 2007-11-15 17:23:33 >
# 5 Re: wmf to mp3s
I used Windows Media Player 9 to burn the CD. Worked fine. The license is unlimited burns and transfers to portable devices. If you can't burn it to CD due to the licensing, WMP will show an error as it attempts to convert each WMA file, before it tries to burn them.thehoz at 2007-11-15 17:24:32 >
# 6 Re: wmf to mp3s
why didn't MMJB make it easy for us? I hate them and hate Apple. when is something easy going to break for us win users?redmstche at 2007-11-15 17:25:32 >
# 7 Re: wmf to mp3s
Originally posted by tubedogg WMF as in Windows Media (more commonly known as WMA)? Supposedly MusicMatch will convert WMA->MP3 though I don't know that for sure...WinAmp will definitely though, it will output to wave which can then be compressed into MP3.
i got a note from mmjb support (that actually was coherent) and they said that, and i paraphrase, due to pressure from bill g and company they have withdrawn support for the conversion plugin, which is still listed on the website. i use a tool called: MP3 WAV WMA OGG Converter, they say its: designed for converting batch files of MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG audio from one format to another.
and it works!
jiggy
get jiggy in NP at 2007-11-15 17:26:35 >
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