ITunes DRM files include AAC, M4V and M4P. If you don’t remove itunes DRM it’s impossible to play them on any Apple incompatible devices, like Zune, Creative Zen, PSP, mobile Phone, etc. This turns out really bad if you want to buy a new mp3 player which is not manufactured by Apple.
So, The way not to delete itunes DRM files, you could try some methods or programs that remove DRM off of the iTunes files. Please note that using programs might be illegal in the country where you are living, make sure you know what you are doing before downloading and using them.
1. Remove iTunes DRM protection using iTunes + CD-R
Follow these 5 steps:
• Create an iTunes playlist containing your purchased songs.
• Insert a blank CD-R or a CD-RW.
• Burn the playlist to disk.
• Re-import the songs after a successful burn.
• Deleting the original purchased tracks.
2. Remove iTunes DRM with DRM software in Windows
One of these program is Daninusoft Media Converter Pro which can remove iTunes DRM with its newest version (2.2.1.0). The reason I list it here is the newest version has modified its two major disadvantages compare with the former one: 1. Be compatible with Vista OS. 2. Supports all iTunes DRM files. And with its original advantages: 1. High conversion speed. 2. Supports many other popular standard video and audio files. 3. Friendly-use interface. It could be a good choice for DRM remove and Media conversion.
3. Remove iTunes DRM with Apple software in Leopard
The current iteration of iMovie released with the iLife '08 software bundle is iMovie 7.1. However, in order to remove DRM protection, you will need iMovie HD - previously bundled with iLife '06. Once downloaded and installed, start iMovie HD and 'Create a New Project' titled "DRM-free". Save the project to your Desktop.
In the iMovie window, select the 'Media' tab located between 'Themes' and 'Editing'. You will notice that the top right portion of the interface now offers a media browser. Select the 'Audio' tab and locate the playlist which contains purchased music, or search by artist / title.
Select the DRM-laden song and drag the file from the media browser into the iMovie timeline where it says "Drag audio here to build your project."
In order to export the song, iMovie requires that a visual image be associated with the audio track - iMovie thinks that it is going to be exporting a movie. Simply drag a blank image (or any other image) to the track above the previously imported audio file. Once iMovie has processed the image, select the 'Share…' sub menu item from found inside 'Share' in iMovie's menu bar.
Ensure that 'Expert Settings' is selected in the "Compress movie for:" drop-down menu. Selecting 'Expert Settings' mode will provide the options to export the file as an audio file. Select the 'Share' button.
In the Save as… dialogue, select "Sound to AIFF" in the Export drop-down menu, Choose an appropriate directory for iMovie to export to, title the file, and select 'Save'. Depending on your machine configuration, iMovie will compress and export the movie project as an audio file in 15-40 seconds.
Locate the exported AIFF audio file and drag to your iTunes Library. Right-click on the file and select "Convert Selection to AAC". Once completed, 'Get Info' on the new file, edit meta data, add album art, and trash the originally purchased and AIFF audio files from your iTunes library.
This info is useful for me,
This info is useful for me, I got it, thanks!
Nice guide, I just wonder if
Nice guide, I just wonder if this DRM converter supports WMA files. I have plenty downloaded from Napster and I wanna convert them to mp3 to save my disk space.
it is a good way, tell me
it is a good way, tell me how to remove DRM, thanks, guy, good job!
Hi, tracy As I know, the
Hi, tracy
As I know, the Napster WMA music also has DRM protection, so you can use these methods to remove it and convert the WMA files to any format you like.
good news ,and usful
good news ,and usful articles.
Melodycan allows to convert
Melodycan allows to convert WMA files (Windows Media Audio) from Napster To Go, Rhapsody and Yahoo Music store; convert M4P to MP3 (MPEG4-AAC Audio) taken from iTunes store; [B]convert RAX files (Real Audio) from Rhapsody; convert ATRAC (Sony's proprietary compressed music formats) purchased from Sony CONNECT Music Store; convert AA audio books from Audible store[/B] and a couple of other formats.
http://www.melodycan.com/remove_drm.html
Useful I have tried the
Useful
I have tried the converter:
http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-media-converter-pro.html
thanks
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I don't give a crap if I
I don't give a crap if I cannot play a drm removed M4V file. I want it free, so I can edit it and save in a DEFFERENT format. Duhh.
As a vista user, I have been
As a vista user, I have been using TuneClone for quite a long time. It converts all kinds of DRMed music to MP3, WAV, unprotected WMA with high quality at very fast speed. And the virtual CD burning is awesome.
I am fond of TuneClone as it
I am fond of TuneClone as it applies the virtual cd burning tech. it helps to speed up the conversion process. Also no real disc required.
Great post
Great post, thanks:)
NoteBurner Audio Converter Win&Mac
I am using NoteBurner Audio Converter (Win & Mac). It's really amazingly! The converting speed is super! It converts a 4-minute song in less than 20sec on Mac OS X! Also, it doesn't need any physical CDs! It burns DRM protected music to a special virtual CD-RW drive. Excellent DRM removing tool for both Win & Mac users! Strongly recommended!
Tutorial for Windows user: http://www.noteburner.com/howto.html
Tutorial for Mac user: http://www.noteburner.com/mac-audio-converter-tutorial.html
As one of mobile devices
As one of mobile devices fans, I was looking for a valuable all-in-one converter that can both rip DVD and convert video. Recently my friend recommend me the Best DVD Converter Suite — Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite that can meet my needs. Now I will share with you.
This Best DVD Converter Suite actually includes two useful software: Best DVD Ripper and Total Video Converter.
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite supports almost all the portable devices, such as: PSP, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPhone (3G), iPhone, Zune, Zune 2,Blackberry, Nokia, Creative Zen, Sony Walkman, iRiver PMP, Archos, PS3, Apple TV, Xbox, iPAQ, Pocket PC, Mobile Phone, etc. You can enjoy your favorite DVD
and video files on them.
Key Functions
1. Convert DVD and any video/audio to the various video/audio formats
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software could easily convert DVD and any video to the various video/audio formats such as MP4, H.264, AVI, MP3, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, VOB, DivX, Mov, RM, RMVB, M4A, AAC, WAV, etc.
2. Support almost all popular portable players
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software can convert DVD and video to all the popular devices: PSP, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPhone (3G), iPhone, Zune, Zune 2, Blackberry, Nokia, Creative Zen, Sony Walkman, iRiver PMP, Archos, PS3, Apple TV, Xbox, iPAQ, Pocket PC, Mobile Phone, etc.
3. Easy and powerful editing function (Merge, Trim, Crop)
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software offers powerful editing functions such as merging multiple DVD chapters, titles or different videos files into one file, trimming any clip of video or DVD, cropping video size and so forth.
4. Easy to use
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite is very user-friendly and easy to use. Only a few clicks to complete the conversion with supervising the whole process on real time.
Key Features
1. Merge multiple DVD chapters, titles or different videos files into one file
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software provides an easy way to combine and join multiple DVD chapters, titles or different videos files into one file. Just select the DVD chapters, titles or videos you want to join and check the “merge into one file” check box you can finish it easily.
2. Cut any clip of video (Trim)
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software provides “Trim” function to help you cut any clip from the original video. You can set the “Start Time” and “End Time” of the clip you want to get or just drag the slide bar to the accurate position to achieve it.
3. Crop Video Size
Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite software allows you to remove black edge of your movie and get any playing area of the video by using its “Crop” function. You can also select the “Zoom” mode to extrude your video slightly to adjust to your portable devices so you can get the best video quality.
4. Capture your favorite image
If you like the current image of the video you can use the “Snapshot” option. Just click the “Snapshot” button the image will be saved and you can click the “Open” button next to “Snapshot” button to open your picture.
5. Support Preview
You can preview the source video and edited video.
6. All Encoders and Decoders are built in
Full support all popular video and audio formats.
7. Fastest Conversion Speed
Provide the fastest conversion speed (>300%), completely support dual core CPU.
Daniusoft Digital Media
Daniusoft Digital Media Converter Pro(http://www.topsevenreviews.com/daniusoft-digital-media-converter-pro.html) is a perfect video converter. It is not only a video converter but also a DRM Protected video converter. Most important, its price is really reasonable.
Look at its supported format:
Input format:
DRM audio and DRM video (WMA/WMV/M4A/M4B/M4P/M4V/ASF)
Common audio and video formats: MP4, MPG, MPEG, 3GP, RM, RMVB, DAT, MOV, FLV, VOB, MP3, WAV, M4A, WMA
High-definition video: M2TS, TP, TRP, TS, AVI
Output format: Audio: MP3, M4A, AC3, AAC, WMA, WAV, OGG, and APE.
Video: MP4, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, 3G2, M4V, MPG, VOB.
It is also very easy to use:
Stpe 1:Download and install the DRM Removal Software(http://www.topsevenreviews.com/download/video-music-converter/daniu-digi...). Run the software and click “Add…” button to load WMA or M4A, M4B, AAC, WMV, M4P, M4V, ASF files.
Step 2: Choose output formats. If you want to convert protected audio files, please select “Convert audio to” list; If you want to convert protected video files, please select “Convert video to” list.
Stpe 3: You can click “Settings” button to custom preference for output files, and Click “Settings” button bellow “Convert video to” list for protected video files.
[img]http://www.topsevenreviews.com/guide/how-to-convert-drm-protected-music-movie/digital-media-pro.gif[/img]
Basically, when you buy
Basically, when you buy music from iTunes, it comes with a copyright protection called DRM. These DRM-protected songs are locked so that they only work with Apple MP3 players. That means that if you bought a Microsoft Zune, you cannot use iTunes music.
So, what is the solution? You have to burn a CD. When you do this, the DRM is removed (because the music is converted to a non-DRM-compatible media). After you burn the CD, you can rip it to your PC as an MP3 file which no longer has DRM.
Alternatively, you can use TuneClone ( http://www.tuneclone.com/ ). TuneClone makes a virtual CD-ROM drive, tricking your PC into believing that you are burning a CD. Therefore, the DRM is removed without wasting a CD.
Here is a link to a tutorial using TuneClone and iTunes 8:
http://itunesm4ptomp3.wordpress.com/2008/09/16/convert-itunes8-music-to-...
Great tutorial. Besides
Great tutorial.
Besides these methods,we also can use software to help us.I prefer wondershare media converter,it is a cute thing:
http://www.flash-on-tv.com/media-converter.html#141
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