There are many ways of removing iTunes DRM. On Windows, you can remove DRM from iTunes by ripping and burning a CD disc. Or you can turn to some DRM Removal Software like Media Converter Pro http://www.softdiggs.com/digital-media-converter-pro.php . On Mac OS X, iMovie http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/ is already the perfect freeware for removing DRM from iTunes music. So the following article is dedicated to introducing several methods of removing DRM from iTunes music/video on Windows and Mac.

1. Remove DRM from iTunes music by ripping and burning a CD disc (Win & Mac, iTunes Music Only)

a. Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc into your CD-ROM drive.
b. Burn DRM iTunes music to make an Audio CD. You cannot select the MP3 CD option since it requires the DRM protected iTunes music be converted to MP3.
c. After the Audio CD is successfully burned, insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive again. Then you can use iTunes to import the music tracks on the burned disc as MP3 files.

2. Remove DRM from iTunes music/videos using Media Converter Pro (Win, Music/Videos)

a. Download Media Converter Pro, install and launch it. ( free download http://www.softdiggs.com/download/media-converter-pro.exe )

b. Import DRM protected iTunes music/video

c. Select the output format

The following step by step tutorial will share with you how to rip/copy DVD to popular video formats and extract audio from DVD with high output video/audio quality on Mac OS X (Tiger, Leopard or Snow Leopard) using Aiseesoft DVD Ripper for Mac.

Step 1. Download and install Aiseesoft DVD Ripper for Mac http://macdvdripper.softdiggs.com/dvd-ripper-for-mac.php . ( Free Download http://macdvdripper.softdiggs.com/download/aiseesoft-dvd-ripper-for-mac-... )

Step 2. Import DVD Movies

Run Aiseesoft DVD Ripper for Mac. Click the "Load DVD" button to import the DVD movie you want to watch on your iPod.

After you add the DVD, you can choose any titles or chapters you want to convert by ticking the check boxes before them. You can choose to convert DVD with the entire movie or just one or several chapters at will; or you can choose to convert a segment of the DVD movie.

Step 3. Output Settings

Regular DVD movies usually have several subtitles such as English, French, German, etc. You can select the one you prefer. You can also delete the subtitle by selecting "No Subtitle". It is the same to select "Audio".

Extend the "Profile" drop-down menu and choose the format that best fits your iPod. Note: This DVD Ripper for Mac http://macdvdripper.softdiggs.com/dvd-ripper-for-mac.php can also rip DVD to MP4, AVI, M4V, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, FLV, etc on Mac OS X.

In the following review, let’s take a general look at several popular DRM Removal Software Tools (Windows only) on the Internet, complete with conversion theory, pros and cons, main features, etc for each piece of DRM Removal Software, so that you can choose the best one to help you liberate your DRM music and video.

Aimersoft Music Converter

http://www.softdiggs.com/protected-music-converter.php

Key features: DRM Music Converter + Audio Extractor + Music File Converter.
Conversion theory: Advanced recording technique.
The edge: Support various protected video/audio formats, compatible with 64-bit Windows Vista and Windows 7.
The bad: Unable to output video
Free download

http://www.softdiggs.com/download/almusic-converter_full349_477180.exe

Tunebite

http://tunebite.com/?affiliate=200110931

Key features: Removes DRM from audio/music and video/movie files + Video Converter + Audio Converter.
Conversion theory: Records music, films and videos from the Internet, subscription services and online video stores.
The edge: Includes 100 playback formats and an editor to customize settings for every at home and portable device.
The bad: The conversion speed is a little bit slow.
Free download

http://mirror.audials.com/tunebite/download.php?affiliate=200110931

Daniusoft Media Converter Ultimate

"I have a windows media file of a show that I'm trying to get on my ipod. I drag the file over to itunes and it doesn't even react. Ss there some kind of software or website that'll let me convert it or something? What kind of video files does itunes play?"

Has this problem frustrated you too? If so, just follow the step by step guide below to learn how to remove DRM from protected WMV files, convert Windows Media Video (.WMV) files to iTunes format, transfer WMV files to iTunes library for playback on Apple iPod/iPhone without DRM restriction.

The only tool you need is Media Converter Pro http://www.softdiggs.com/digital-media-converter-pro.php , which acts as a DRM Removal, a Video Converter, an HD Video Converter and an Audio Converter.

Step 1. Download Media Converter Pro, install and launch it. ( free download http://www.softdiggs.com/download/daniu-digital-media-converter-pro_full... )

Step 2. Add protected WMV files

You can import DRM protected WMA WMV files in three ways:

a. Load files by clicking the "Add..." button.
b. Directly drag and drop files to the left main window.
c. Right click on the left main window, click "Add files".

Step 3. Select the output format

By clicking the "Convert video to:" box, you can select the output video format for the source WMV files. For example, if you want to watch the DRM protected WMV video on your iPod Touch, you can choose "iPod" from the profile category list and choose "iPod Touch MPEG-4(*.mp4)" as the output format.

The following article will share with you how to strip DRM off protected iTunes purchased M4V movies and TV shows and burn to DVD for backup, enhancement or playback on traditional TV sets, home DVD players with Media Converter Ultimate.

Step 1. Download Media Converter Ultimate http://www.softdiggs.com/media-converter-ultimate.php , install and run it. ( free download http://www.softdiggs.com/download/daniu-media-converter-ultimate_full525... )

Media Converter Ultimate http://www.softdiggs.com/media-converter-ultimate.php combines into one prgram the functions of DRM Remover, DVD Creator, DVD Ripper, Media Converter, Media Transfer, etc. It is fully compatible with Windows XP, Vista (including 64 Bit) and Windows 7.

Step 2. Strip DRM off iTunes purchased movies and TV shows

Click the "Add" button to load iTunes media. iTunes movies and TV shows are usually located in the Movies and TV Shows folders under *:\My Documents\My music\iTunes\iTunes Music. After making some necessary settings, click the "Start" button to begin the conversion.

Step 3. Burn iTunes movies and TV shows to DVD

After the conversion, there is a pop-up dialog asking you to either "Burn to DVD" or "Copy to Devices" (media transfer). Choose the former and a window will pop up, with the (DRM free) files you just converted listed ready to be burnt.

Click "OK" to go to the next "Burn to DVD" window, where you can choose a menu template, set background image/music, etc for the output.

The following article is going to show you how to rip DVDs to all sorts of video formats, including iTunes-, iPod-, iPhone-, and Apple TV-compatible MP4 files and extract audio from DVDs as MP3/M4A/MKA files, complete with video editing features, batch conversion, 5.1 audio output support, and more, on Mac OS X (including Snow Leopard) using DVD Ripper for Mac http://www.softdiggs.com/mac-dvd-ripper-isky.php .

Step 1. Launch DVD Ripper for Mac and add DVD Movie ( free download Intel Version http://www.softdiggs.com/download/isky-dvd-ripper-intel.dmg | Power PC Version http://www.softdiggs.com/download/isky-dvd-ripper-powerpc.dmg )

Click the "Load DVD" button, and navigate to the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open DVD folder, select VIDEO_TS folder and click OK.

Or, click the "Load IFO" button, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open your DVD folder, open the VIDEO_TS folder, select all IFO files and click OK.

After you add your movie, you can choose any titles or chapters you want to convert by ticking the check boxes before them. So that you can copy and convert the whole DVD movie or just convert the selected titles or chapters. You can choose to convert certain segment of the DVD movie using trim function.

Step 2. Output Settings

"I have a Coby MP3 player that is not compatable with iTunes and would like to know how to put the video on Windows Media Player?"

Has this problem frustrated you too? If so, just follow the step by step guide below to learn how to remove DRM protection from iTunes purchased M4V movies/TV shows, convert DRM protected iTunes M4V to Windows Media Video (.WMV), transfer iTunes movies/TV shows to Windows Media Player for playing without DRM restriction.

The only tool you need is Daniusoft Media Converter Pro http://www.softdiggs.com/digital-media-converter-pro.php , which acts as a DRM Removal, a Video Converter, an HD Video Converter and an Audio Converter. Check out the Best DRM Removal Software Review http://www.softdiggs.com/reviews/drm-removal-review.php

1. Download Daniusoft Media Converter Pro, install and launch it. ( free download http://www.softdiggs.com/download/daniu-digital-media-converter-pro_full... )

2. Add iTunes M4V files

You can import iTunes M4V files in three ways:

a. Load files by clicking the "Add..." button.
b. Directly drag and drop files to the left main window.
c. Right click on the left main window, click "Add files".

3. Select Output Format

By clicking the "Convert video to:" box, you can select the output video format for the source M4V files. For example, if you want to watch the DRM iTunes M4V movie/TV show on your PSP, you can choose "PSP, PS3" from the profile category list and choose "PSP Video MPEG-4(*.mp4) as the output format.

The following step by step tutorial will share with you how to rip/copy DVD to popular video formats and extract audio from DVD with high output video/audio quality on Mac OS X (Tiger, Leopard or Snow Leopard) using Aiseesoft DVD Ripper for Mac.

Step 1. Download and install Aiseesoft DVD Ripper for Mac http://macdvdripper.softdiggs.com/dvd-ripper-for-mac.php . ( Free Download http://macdvdripper.softdiggs.com/download/aiseesoft-dvd-ripper-for-mac-... )

Step 2. Import DVD Movies

Run Aiseesoft DVD Ripper for Mac. Click the "Load DVD" button to import the DVD movie you want to watch on your iPod.

After you add the DVD, you can choose any titles or chapters you want to convert by ticking the check boxes before them. You can choose to convert DVD with the entire movie or just one or several chapters at will; or you can choose to convert a segment of the DVD movie.

Step 3. Output Settings

Regular DVD movies usually have several subtitles such as English, French, German, etc. You can select the one you prefer. You can also delete the subtitle by selecting "No Subtitle". It is the same to select "Audio".

Extend the "Profile" drop-down menu and choose the format that best fits your iPod. Note: This DVD Ripper for Mac http://macdvdripper.softdiggs.com/dvd-ripper-for-mac.php can also rip DVD to MP4, AVI, M4V, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, FLV, etc on Mac OS X.

The following article is going to show you how to remove DRM from iTunes purchased music and video files so that you can play them on non-Apple portable players like Zune, PSP, BlackBerry, Creative Zen, import them into your Windows Movie Maker project, etc using Media Converter Pro.

Step 1. Download Media Converter Pro http://www.softdiggs.com/digital-media-converter-pro.php , install and launch it. ( free download http://www.softdiggs.com/download/daniu-digital-media-converter-pro_full... )

Step 2. Add iTunes M4P M4V files

You can import the DRM M4P M4V files in three ways:

a. Load files by clicking the "Add..." button.
b. Directly drag and drop files to the left main window.
c. Right click on the left main window, click "Add files".

Step 3. Select the output format

By clicking the "Convert audio to:" or "Convert video to:" box, you can select the output format for the source M4P M4V files. For example, if you want to watch the DRM iTunes M4V on your PSP, you can choose "PSP, PS3" from the profile category list and choose "PSP Video MPEG-4(*.mp4) as the output format.

The following tutorial is going to show you how to rip DVD's to all sorts of video/audio formats and convert all popular video formats from one to another for all portable players such as iPod, iPhone, PSP, etc on Mac OS X (including Snow Leopard) using iMedia Converter for Mac http://www.softdiggs.com/imedia-converter-for-mac.php .

Step 1. Download and Launch iMedia Converter for Mac http://www.softdiggs.com/imedia-converter-for-mac.php (Free Download http://www.softdiggs.com/download/isky-imedia-converter-intel.dmg )

Step 2. Add DVD or Videos

Drag and drop the DVD disc image or video file(s) to the grey area. Or go to "File" menu, choose "Load DVD" or "Add Video/Audio files" and navigate to the files you want to add.

After a DVD or several video files are imported successfully, you can see all of them listed in the program:

Step 3. Output Settings

Click the output format icon to open the output format window.