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