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    Default How to Remove DRM from iTunes AAC M4V M4P in Windows and Mac

    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. Supports Windows Media DRM files (WMV, WMA).
    2. High conversion speed.
    3. Supports many other popular standard video and audio files.
    4. Friendly-use interface
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    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.

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    WOW. this tut is just amaizing.

    thank you CrayDeng, many people will use and love this process you gave.
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    Do you have permission from an admin to post this?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr.Klean View Post
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    Aye yo didnt swift have a tut on removing dmr?
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    Could any one suggest a totally free music store which I can download free music unlimitedly.

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    Rukus is free

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    I heard that Napster is going to open a DRM-free music store, is that true?

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    Quote Originally Posted by windbell View Post
    I heard that Napster is going to open a DRM-free music store, is that true?

    Yeah, I heard that a few weeks ago, seems they opened a DRM-free mp3 store.
    You can check it on their offical site.
    http://home.napster.com/

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    As the music in iTunes is encrypted with DRM, you cannot directly put it on any non-Apple MP3 player. The easiest way is to burn the music to an audio CD and then rip it back to Windows Media Player or a similar program as an MP3. Or you can get some software to help you. I use TuneClone to do this. Though not free, it is very well worth a try.

    Here is its step by step tutorial about how to get iTunes music converted to MP3.

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    Use TuneBite

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    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/index.php).



    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/...-music-to-mp3/

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    Nice tutorial, thanks

    Happy New Year

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    Wow talk about spam!
    Anyways i read on moparishebest that you can remove DRM by a batch file, but you got to remove each song`s DRM one at a time! So basically this is a best way to go. Also I recommend using a CD-RW so you can keep on recycling!

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    Great post, i will recommend another drm removal software, iSkysoft drm converter, which can help to remove drm from m4v/amazon/itunes etc, it can help to convert the files from one format to another that your device is compatible, such as convert drm removal etc.

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