How to Convert Itunes protected files M4P to MP3?

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

Solution 1: M4P->CD->MP3
It is the easiest way. To convert Itunes protected M4P to MP3 format, you should burn a CD from iTunes (using the ITunes CD burning option), and then use CD to MP3 Ripper to rip MP3 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 MP3.

Solution 2: M4P->M4A->MP3
Without needing a CD-R(W), You can convert Itunes protected M4P to MP3 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 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP Hardware Requirements:
* Intel Pentium II 350MHz or above, or any Athlon
* 64 MB RAM or above.