iTunes, I kinda hate you...

[starrylizard]

So okay. I bought some music on iTunes. It plays on my iPod nicely. However, I want to back up said music to a CD.

When I hit burn on iTunes, I get two options: 1) burn as mp3 or 2) burn as data CD or DVD
If I choose option #1, I get a message that I can't burn as mp3, because the files aren't mp3s.

So, how do I convert the songs to mp3 in order to do that? Anyone? I was under the impression I could create a CD (from the music I bought) that would play on a CD player, not just a computer.

:(

Help me flisties. I want to kill iTunes... again.

EDIT: OKAY THAT WORKED! WOO! :)
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Comments

[heylittleriver.livejournal.com]

I am not a fan either. I only use it to load things onto my Nano. And then I just deal with WMP. *g*

I think if you go to 'advanced' and then select 'create an mp3 version', it... might do so? There used to be a convert but I haven't converted anything since an older version.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm still living in WMP land for the most part. But a few CDs I wanted were on sale on iTunes, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Thanks, I'll have a look for the advanced bit.

Edit: There's "create AAC version" which I think is the version that plays on a CD player. Hopefully that will do it. *crosses fingers*

[heylittleriver.livejournal.com]

*fingers crossed*

I do like my Nano, but I also wish I'd been able to get some other sort.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

*nods* I am enjoying having an income for the first time in my life. I hope you and Rinne find something wonderful when all your studies are over.

[heylittleriver.livejournal.com]

Oh, it wasn't really a money thing. It was more a 'had gift vouchers and couldn't find anything else to buy from Myer SO' thing. Myer only really had iPods and a couple of cheap samsungs.

[sarlania.livejournal.com]

Wait. You got an ipod? SINCE WHEN??????????

I too have always found it weird that the music downloaded from itunes is not in mp3 format.

Can't you choose option #2?

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Erm, I got it a few weeks back when I finally got jack of trying to get the craptastic MP3 player I bought to work. *hands* I figured it works for other people, so I should put aside my commercialism is ebil attitude and try it. Liking it so far for it's procrastination potential. The games are good. I like the touch screen too.

I could choose option 2, but I thought that would just put them on a disc in whatever format they are currently in... which doesn't let me play it other places. Or am I misinterpreting as usual?

I'd like to be able to play it on a CD player. I think I just found a "convert to AAC" which may let me do that... Trying it now.

[sarlania.livejournal.com]

It must've been during my hermit-ing weeks. *g* I do remember do you saying that you wouldn't get an ipod because everyone else it, but I'm glad you've given it a go and that you're liking it so far. If everyone likes something, it must be good right?

Convert to AAC should work!!!! I remember doing that for some of my music when I first got my ipod.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

It now has a "create audio CD option" which has wither just appeared or I'm completely blind. Both very possible.

Yep, for the most part I'm liking it. I do wish I'd spent the extra money for more storage though. 32GB goes quickly on my music collection. :P