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How to convert iTunes M4P to MP3 on Mac OS X?

M4P is used for the DRM protected music and movies in iTunes Store. M4P format is protected AAC. It is a format of purchased music that can be listened to only through the iTunes softer or an iPod. M4P to MP3 converter is used to convert MP4 audio files encrypted by FairPlay DRM as sold through Tunes Store use .m4p extension.

Is it possible to "convert" iTunes store files to other formats on Mac OS? As far as we know, there is not currently a true solution for "converting" iTunes music M4P files to other formats due to restrictions placed on the format by Apple. However, there are many legitimate reasons for wanting to convert these files, and many feel they should be able to do so. The DRM Converter for Mac features a solution for this. It includes a powerful audio editor feature that can be used to record iTunes M4P files as they play in iPod, Zune, PSP, etc MP4/MP3 Players.

Solution 1: Burn M4P to CD, rip CDs to MP3
To convert M4P to MP3 format, you can burn iTunes playlist, which contains the songs you want to convert to MP3, to physical CDs. And then rip the CD sound tracks to MP3 songs. It’s a bit wasting and unpractical if you have huge quantity of iTunes M4P songs to be converted to MP3

Solution 2: Convert M4P to MP3 with Tune4Mac M4P Converter for Mac

M4P format is "protected AAC". It is a format of purchased music that can be listened to only through the iTunes or an iPod. Basically, we can convert M4P to MP3 with a M4P to MP3 conversion tool such as Tune4Mac M4P Converter (Mac OSX version) or Tune4Win M4P Converter (windows XP/Vista). Tune4Mac works on iTunes and Mac OS X. 10.4 or later.