Will iTunes play WMA files

Zachary Quack · Zachary Quack #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2009, 03:00 AM

Just realised that my entire CD collection is on my current PC in WMA format.

Will iTunes be able to play them or will I have to convert everything to MP3?

Thanks,

Zach

Jarl Ayari · Jarl Ayari #2 (**permalink**)

02-16-2009, 03:53 AM

Microsoft do a plugin for the Mac but I dont know if that will work in itunes as I havent tested it. Its called flip... Download it for free from their website

Andi

cradom · cradom #3 (**permalink**)

02-16-2009, 04:28 AM

Actually, it's flip4mac by Telestream. Don't know if it works in iTunes.
Get it here: http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id...mac-wmv-player

dbnoise · dbnoise #4 (**permalink**)

02-16-2009, 08:21 AM

You could covert them to mp3 format. Here's a free audio converter
Audio Sound File Converter Software- Convert to wav, mp3, wma etc.

Eric559 · Eric559 #5 (**permalink**)

02-16-2009, 04:40 PM

iTunes will ask you to convert them. No need to download a third party converter since iTunes can convert them itself.

Zachary Quack · Zachary Quack #6 (**permalink**)

02-17-2009, 06:32 PM

Many thanks, everyone.

Decision now made I'm placing my order for a new iMac later this week

PKGuy323 · PKGuy323 #7 (**permalink**)

02-18-2009, 01:31 AM

iTunes will only offer this WMA conversion on a Windows platform.

If you have WMA files, I would recommend the Flip4Mac(Free).

If possible, I would recommend if you have the CD's to convert them into iTunes using the AAC format. The 128-bit quality of the AAC(MP4) file is much better than a 128-bit MP3 file AND will be a smaller file size as well.

More MP3 players are becoming compatible with the AAC/MP4 file formats and it's the known successor to MP3.

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Originally Posted by Eric559

iTunes will ask you to convert them. No need to download a third party converter since iTunes can convert them itself.

Jarl Ayari #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 29, 2009 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 30 Mac Specs: 2009 Macbook White	02-16-2009, 03:53 AM Microsoft do a plugin for the Mac but I dont know if that will work in itunes as I havent tested it. Its called flip... Download it for free from their website Andi 'It's a test, designed to provoke an emotional response'
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Zachary Quack #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 9	02-17-2009, 06:32 PM Many thanks, everyone. Decision now made I'm placing my order for a new iMac later this week Zach Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity
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Zachary Quack #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 10, 2009 Posts: 9	02-16-2009, 03:00 AM Just realised that my entire CD collection is on my current PC in WMA format. Will iTunes be able to play them or will I have to convert everything to MP3? Thanks, Zach
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dbnoise #4 (permalink)
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