converting files to mp3 in iTunes

[steve100100]

I'm trying to convert some music files I have downloaded in iTunes to mp3 format. I right click on the file, then click on "convert selection to mp3 format". But then it tells me "protected files cannot be converted to other formats".

Anyone know how I can "unprotect" these files so I can convert them?

Thanks

[Fitzer]

As the message says you can't do a direct conversion, what you have to do is burn them as an adio CD and then re-rip them as mp3

[fo3nix]

welcome to the wonders of DRM'd files. Do not buy anything else from the iTunes Music Store, nor any other music store that adds DRM (most that you've heard of).