| Technically, it's illegal to remove DRM from | | | | numerous steps because the DRM is still |
| WMA protected music. Digital Rights | | | | embedded in the tracks. And because codecs |
| Management (DRM) is part of the music | | | | like WMA, mp3, OGG, AAC, etc. are lossy |
| industry's effort to curb piracy. There are | | | | formats, the sound quality will be |
| legitimate reasons for removing it, but first | | | | degraded.Lossy formats selectively discard |
| understand DRM can not be removed from file | | | | sounds the human can't hear to make the file |
| sharing network downloads. Most tracks can be | | | | smaller. But each format removes slightly |
| legally copied 3 to 5 times, and this has | | | | different sounds. For example, converting a |
| been exceeded long before they appear on a | | | | track using a WMA to mp3 converter is now |
| peer-to-peer network. You must have either | | | | missing the sounds that both codecs have |
| purchased the music or have unrestricted free | | | | deleted.There are other ways to remove DRM |
| music downloads.There is no easy way to | | | | and convert WMA to mp3, but they require |
| remove DRM, but it can be removed with some | | | | numerous steps and more software - and |
| effort and know-how. The best advice is to | | | | they're not for the technically challenged. |
| only download music in the format you need, | | | | Free WMA to mp3 conversion software and |
| and that you have the right to copy to an mp3 | | | | detailed instructions are available on the |
| player, CD or other device. It's also | | | | Internet.MP3 players information from A to Z: |
| important to determine that the player will | | | | player types & features, how they work, |
| recognize and play the DRM protected WMA | | | | accessories,comparisons and more - plus free |
| track.What if I Really Like the songs and | | | | music download tips and info at A-Z MP3 |
| Want to convert them?Let's say you've already | | | | Players.com, Your Complete A-Z Resource for |
| downloaded music and need to convert to | | | | MP3 Players, Accessories and Information.This |
| another audio codec. The common conversion | | | | article may be re-printed in its entirety, |
| method is to burn the tracks on a CD, then | | | | with no changes and this resource box |
| rip them in the desired codec's format. Even | | | | included. |
| this requires special ripping software and | | | | |