How to Convert Podcasts to MP
Open iTunes., Add the podcast to your library., Open the “iTunes” menu and select “Preferences”., Click “Import Settings”., Select the “Import Using” dropdown menu and choose “MP3 Encoder”., Select a quality setting., Click “OK”., Navigate to your...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Open iTunes.
If you do not already have it, you can download it from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. -
Step 2: Add the podcast to your library.
Open the “File” menu from the menu bar and select “Add File to Library”.
This will open a window to browse and select files on your computer.
Hit Ctrl+B on Windows to force the menu bar to appear. , This will open a small window with various iTunes options.
On Windows, the “Preferences” option is located in the “Edit” menu. , This option appears next to “When you insert a CD” on the “General” tab. , This is located at the top of the Import Settings window and is set to “AAC Encoder” by default. , This menu is located just below the “Import Using” menu.
Here you can select a bitrate for your encoded mp3’s.
A higher bitrate denotes a higher quality (but larger) file.
If you encoding from a lossy source (for example: mp4, m4a, ogg) then the quality will drop even if you select a higher quality bitrate.
Try to encode from lossless sources instead (FLAC, ALAC, wav). , This is located in the lower right and will save your changes. , Click the dropdown menu in the upper left, below the menu bar and select Music or Podcasts (wherever you added it). , You can hold Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd (Mac) while clicking to select multiple files at once. , This will bring up another submenu with conversion options. , A progress bar will appear at the top showing the conversion process.
When complete, a copy of the selected file(s) will appear in your library in the new format. -
Step 3: Open the “iTunes” menu and select “Preferences”.
-
Step 4: Click “Import Settings”.
-
Step 5: Select the “Import Using” dropdown menu and choose “MP3 Encoder”.
-
Step 6: Select a quality setting.
-
Step 7: Click “OK”.
-
Step 8: Navigate to your Library.
-
Step 9: Select the file(s) you want to convert.
-
Step 10: Open the "File" menu and select “Convert”.
-
Step 11: Select “Create mp3 Version”.
Detailed Guide
If you do not already have it, you can download it from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
Open the “File” menu from the menu bar and select “Add File to Library”.
This will open a window to browse and select files on your computer.
Hit Ctrl+B on Windows to force the menu bar to appear. , This will open a small window with various iTunes options.
On Windows, the “Preferences” option is located in the “Edit” menu. , This option appears next to “When you insert a CD” on the “General” tab. , This is located at the top of the Import Settings window and is set to “AAC Encoder” by default. , This menu is located just below the “Import Using” menu.
Here you can select a bitrate for your encoded mp3’s.
A higher bitrate denotes a higher quality (but larger) file.
If you encoding from a lossy source (for example: mp4, m4a, ogg) then the quality will drop even if you select a higher quality bitrate.
Try to encode from lossless sources instead (FLAC, ALAC, wav). , This is located in the lower right and will save your changes. , Click the dropdown menu in the upper left, below the menu bar and select Music or Podcasts (wherever you added it). , You can hold Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd (Mac) while clicking to select multiple files at once. , This will bring up another submenu with conversion options. , A progress bar will appear at the top showing the conversion process.
When complete, a copy of the selected file(s) will appear in your library in the new format.
About the Author
Dennis Kennedy
Creates helpful guides on DIY projects to inspire and educate readers.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: