Did Apple remove "Create AAC version" from iTunes?

[denzilla]

I tried to create some ringtones from mp3's and all the context menu offers is to create an mp3 version. It's already an mp3, so not much good there. Did they remove the convert to AAC option?

 

[SwitchBeach]

Make sure in your Import Settings in iTunes under Preferences it is set to AAC Encoder and not MP3.

 

[Smply_Rckless]

Yeah, the other day I was trying to create a ringtone & it wouldn't work. I also changed the import settings & nothing worked b

 

[denzilla]

I changed the import settings from mp3 to AAC and it brought the option back. I didn't have to do that before....strange.

Thanks!

 

[Just_Me_D]

I changed the import settings from mp3 to AAC and it brought the option back. I didn't have to do that before....strange.

Thanks!

Thanks for the update, and we're glad you got it figured out. Enjoy your Sunday...

 

[scruffypig]

I changed the import settings from mp3 to AAC and it brought the option back. I didn't have to do that before....strange.

Thanks!

Yes, this has been the situation since day one. If you ever change the import setting to MP3 or Apple Lossless, etc., or even change the bit rate for what ever reason, this will also change your "convert to" for when you right click on a file. I have always wished Apple would change this, but it's a minor complaint of mine.

 

[denzilla]

Changing the import settings to mp3 is something I do by default with any iTunes install. Maybe I forgot after a fresh install or something.....

 

[Smply_Rckless]

So I have to change the import settings to MP3 not AAC ?

 

[scruffypig]

So I have to change the import settings to MP3 not AAC ?

Change it to what ever you want.

 

[Smply_Rckless]

Change it to what ever you want.

I did that, it didn't work

 

[SwitchBeach]

I did that, it didn't work

What "didn't work"?

What file format is the song you are trying to convert?

 

[Smply_Rckless]

What "didn't work"?

What file format is the song you are trying to convert?

MP3, I'm trying to turn one of the songs in my library into a ringtone. I tried the convert options & etc. I gave up

 

[denzilla]

You have to change your import settings to AAC in order for the "create AAC" option to be available. Your import settings determine what it offers to create.

 

[denzilla]

Once you convert the song to AAC, you have to trim it to no more than 30sec in length and lastly, you have to change the file extension fro m4a to m4r.

It's damn stupid you can't just select an MP3, m4a, etc and use it as a ringtone. Maybe this will get dealt with one day.

 

[Smply_Rckless]

Once you convert the song to AAC, you have to trim it to no more than 30sec in length and lastly, you have to change the file extension fro m4a to m4r.

It's damn stupid you can't just select an MP3, m4a, etc and use it as a ringtone. Maybe this will get dealt with one day.

Thanks, I'll try this out. It's really stupid u gotta go they this much for a damn ringtone

 

[denzilla]

I use a program named Wavepad to edit my audio files. It's free for home use.

Audio Editing Software. Sound, Music, Voice & Mp3 Editor

The catch is the free version will not allow saving in AAC format, so you have to jump through some hoops to create the ringtone:

Open MP3 in Wavepad, trim file to no more than 30 seconds and save as MP3. Now use iTunes to create the AAC version. Once you've done all that, simply change the file extension from m4a to m4r and add the file back to iTunes.

I know there is probably a simpler way to go about this, but it's what I'm used to doing.

 

[rv771977]

Here you go it has been moved.

 

[Mathias80]

I am trying to make a ringtone on my Mac through iTunes. The song kind is "Purchased AAC audio file". I go through the steps to change the length and hit OK. It does not duplicate it into my library, instead it just changes the original song to the shorter length. And there is no option when I right click to change to an AAC. I assume this is because it was already one to start with. My AAC Encoder is on as well. What am I missing here????

 

[SwitchBeach]

I am trying to make a ringtone on my Mac through iTunes. The song kind is "Purchased AAC audio file". I go through the steps to change the length and hit OK. It does not duplicate it into my library, instead it just changes the original song to the shorter length. And there is no option when I right click to change to an AAC. I assume this is because it was already one to start with. My AAC Encoder is on as well. What am I missing here????

What format is set in your "Import" settings?

 

[Mathias80]

AAC encoder and iTunes plus. Use error correction box is unchecked.