Having any one of the number of iPod players on the market is wonderful, except that the files must be downloaded into the iTunes program and aren't compatible with anything else, not even another MP3 player or playable on a computer. Designed to discourage piracy, protection of iTunes has made the portability from one venue to another a hassle.
Instructions
1. Try burning the iTunes music onto a CD and iTunes videos onto a DVD using a computer. Apple allows this process without worrying about copyright or interference from DRM files, the digital rights management files that protect iTunes in their ACC or MP4 formats.
2. Rip the files from the freshly burned CD or DVD back onto the computer and choose the file type preferred. This is a good option to convert only a handful of files. It's labor intensive and cost prohibitive for those who want to convert an entire library of thousands of files, which works better with software.
3. Determine what level of computer knowledge you have and if you want to pay for the software needed. Several software options remove DRM files, others convert to MP3 formats, while others can convert to a wider range of formats. Some are free, but require more knowledge to install and operate.
4. Know the operating system that you have, and find a software system that's compatible. Programs like Audacity work with almost any type of operating system, but Audio Hijack works on Mac OS X only.
5. Decide if the conversion process is enough for what you need or if the actual DRM file needs to be removed. Programs like Easy WMA and Koyote convert the files to MP3 and other formats, but don't remove the file.
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