can you change a AIFF file to mp3

[Soitiz Info]

the AIFF file is 465.5 mb, its only 45 mins long , but the file is so large been a aiff . is there some way of compressing this

[SlavikSvensk]

do you use itunes? if so, go to preferences/advanced/importing/import using

then choose mp3 and the quality you want.

now, right click on your aiff file and there will be an option "convert to mp3"

[DannyBlack]

Or download NCH Switch and convert. You can get a free trial version from their website.

[Soitiz Info]

will that be able to convert .rar
into mp3 is this poss , its just i downloaded a load of ska albums and they are
.rar
i dowloaded switch convertor for mac .. but it dont have a .rar option

[teknorich]

A .rar is a compressed folder, like a zipped folder. You need to unzip it with something like 7zip:

7-Zip - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com (http://download.cnet.com/7-Zip/3000-2250_4-10045185.html)

Once you've unzipped it, you can see what format the files are in. They are most likely mp3 already, but inside the zipped folder. Once you have run 7zip, you should have a new folder with the tracks as mp3 inside.

[TechMouse]

Pretty sure most sample editors should sort this out.

Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/)

[teknorich]

Sorry mate, just remembered you're on a Mac. Don't think 7zip will work, but try this instead:

UnRarX 2.2 software download - Mac OS X - VersionTracker (http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15272)

[teknorich]

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