Audio Converter

[skydivr]

Can someone please recommend a good FREE audio file converter/encoder/decoder to convert my iPod files to MP3's (for my Garmin GPS)? WinXP SP3 or Vista.

Thanks!

[Butter Bean]

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[skydivr]

I was hoping for someone with personal experience with a particular product ?

[Powers739]

I was using this freeware product...

Free M4a to MP3 Converter 6.0 Download - Freeware Files.com - Audio & Video Category

Pretty easy to use, severed my needs, plus it was free. I needed to convert all my iTunes music back to MP3...

Hope it works for you.

[WWJD]

I use AUDACITY, but it's probably way too geeky for you. And you gotta copy the LAME DLL in to do MP3s.
Open the song file [or use it to record live internet streaming], then EXPORT to any of these files types: aiff, au, avr, caf htk iff mat4 mat5 paf pvf raw sd2 sds sf voc w64 wav wavex xi gsm mp3 ogg flac m4a ac3 amr wma
Audacity: Download

there is probably easier tools out there

[skydivr]

Powers, you may have hit the nail on the head; will have to try it tomorrow thanks!

[skydivr]

The converter that Powers mentions does not convert protected iPod files, but a friend of mine sent me one that will without problems. It's a 14 day trial, with $24.94 unlock, but in 14 days I can convert my hayabusa playlist and save it to my zumo no problem. Since the iPod police might not like it, PM me and I'll send you the link.

[Mr Bogus]

windows media player??

[WWJD]

there are FREE ways to convert...
hymn -- decrypt iTunes and iPod music / unprotect AAC files (m4p --> m4a)
is the one i heard about

oops that one was removed
there are others. use google

Audacity WILL work. you "PLAY" back your song on your computer, RECORD it live with AUDACITY. Export it to any file. Done
but that is not a large group obviously, just single songs

[rbb213]

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