How to Convert Itunes protected files M4P to M4a, AAC, MP3?

M4P format is "protected AAC". It is a format of purchased music that can be listened to only through the iTunes software or an iPod.

Best Solution: one-click M4p converter
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Solution 2: M4P->CD->MP3 (two steps are needed)
To convert Itunes protected M4P to M4a/AAC format, you should burn a CD from iTunes (using the ITunes CD burning option), and then use CD to M4A Ripper to rip AAC or M4a from CD.
1. Buy songs on iTunes
2. Go to File->New Playlist
3. Drap and Drop files you want to the playlist
4. Right-click playlist and select "Burn Playlist to Disc"
5. Rip CD to AAC, M4a or MP3.

Solution 3: M4P->M4A->MP3
The solution only works on old iTunes 5.0 version.
Without needing a CD-R(W), You can convert Itunes protected M4P to AAC, M4a format.
1. Download HYMN (site1 site2) and install it to c:\hymn
2. Create the directory c:\hymn\music\
3. Open iTunes and drag your playlist or files to c:\hymn\music
4. At a command prompt (open a MS-DOS command prompt 'start->accessories->command prompt' ) go to c:\hymn\ and type:
hymn c:\hymn\music\yoursong.m4p c:\hymn\music\yoursong.m4a
This will convert yoursong.m4p files to yoursong.m4a format.
More simple, you type:
hymn c:\hymn\music\*.m4p
This will convert all M4P files in c:\hymn\music to M4A format.
5. Download Xilisoft Audio converter and convert M4A files to MP3.

System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 7/Vista/2003/XP;
Hardware Requirements:
* Intel Pentium II 350MHz or above, or any Athlon
* 64 MB RAM or above.