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