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How to convert M4A files to AAC files
aliasojo
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All my music seems to be stored in the itunes library as m4a files. I need to change some of these to AAC files so I can put them on an SD card for use in the new DSi.
No idea how. Help please?
No idea how. Help please?
Herman - MP for all!
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How about Switch audio file converter?
http://www.nch.com.au/switch/switchsetup.exe
I use it to convert radio downloads to mp3 to play later on my Sansa. It is fairly easy to use, and you can convert a batch of recordings at a time.0 -
M4A are AAC files as far as I know.

Just a different file extension.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Audio_CodingiTunes AAC file, the most popular usage of the format
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I've just tried putting an M4A file on the card but the DSi says 'there is no accessible software data'.

Ignore me...I was trying to open the file with the wrong option.
Fermi...you are correct... ACC files can have M4A , MP4 or 3GP filename extensions.Herman - MP for all!
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You can create an AAC version of the file right in iTunes. Simply highlight the song and right click. Then select create AAC version. Then you can drag the AAC version onto your desktop and move it on from there.0
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