Posted by NRen2k5 on 08/03/07 02:17

Broadway Blue wrote:
> MauiJNP wrote:
>> what type of music file do you get when you download them from
>> itunes? what files can the ipod play?
>
> All files downloaded from the iTunes Store are in the protected AAC
> format (.m4p) which generally only play on iPods or through the
> iTunes software on your computer. An iPod can also play unprotected
> AAC files (.m4a) or MP3 files. So if you are ripping tracks from a CD
> to play on your iPod, you can choose which of those formats you
> prefer.

The iPod can also play Apple Lossless, and PCM I think. However these
formats will take up a lot more space than AAC and MP3.

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