How to convert a podcast into a normal iTunes entry
Dec 06, '06 07:30:02AM
Contributed by: CajunLuke
Recently, I found a link to a website offering classic novels (Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, H.G. Well's Invisible Man, etc.) as podcasts through iTunes. The problem is, I have my podcasts set to only sync unplayed episodes to my iPod, so I wouldn't be able to listen to the books (they are split into chapters) whenever I want without some trouble.
I then tried several ways to get the episodes to show up in iTunes' Music sub-library instead of the Podcasts sub-library. I eventually accomplished this using these steps:
- Copy the files out of their normal directory. (Your desktop is a good place, as this is temporary.)
- Delete the podcasts -- don't just unsubscribe. When iTunes asks, tell it to move the files to the Trash.
- Go into iTunes 7's Parental Controls and disable Podcasts. (If you don't do this, they will reappear in the Podcast sub-library.)
- Add the files back into iTunes with the normal method (command-O).
- iTunes will realize that you are adding podcasts, and will ask if you want to turn them back on. Say no. iTunes will continue adding the files; they simply won't be podcasts.
Note: I did this separately with two "albums." The first one worked the same way as outlined here. The second one added itself back to the Podcast directory. A conversion from MP3 to AAC (which I was planning to do anyway) worked to finish the job. I also changed the genre of the tracks from Podcast to Books & Spoken -- I don't know if that made a difference.
[robg adds: I haven't tested this one, and I'm not sure if there's an easier way to do this or not.]
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