Convert an iTunes Podcast file into a standard MP3 file
Oct 18, '05 05:36:00AM
Contributed by: microbians
iTunes organizes the podcast files in the Podcasts folder. That's a problem for podcasts that post individual MP3 music files, and not radio shows. iTunes recognizes these files as podcasts, even when you change the info on the file. By following the instructions below, you will convert an MP3 podcast to a regular MP3 file. This will keep it organized as a regular MP3 file in iTunes (artist/album/file), and not in the Podcasts folder.
WARNING: User of these instructions will be responsible for any kind of damage that may occur to his/her iTunes library...
- Select the file from your Podcast folder.
- Change all data you need -- "artist," "album" etc...
- Make a copy of the cover art for this file by dragging it to the desktop.
- Select the Advanced -> Convert ID3 Tags menu item.
- Check ID3 tag version, and select "v1.0" from the drop-down menu.
- Drag the file to the desktop (this will make a copy of the MP3 on the desktop)
- Delete the file from the iTunes list.
- Drag the copy of the file you have on the Desktop back into iTunes.
- Search for the file in the Library, and add the cover art again to the file.
Now the file is out of the Podcasts folder and works like a regular MP3 file inside iTunes.
[robg adds: I haven't tested this one...]
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