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There are many different formats (file types) for audio files. It doesn't matter, however, whether you use Windows' Sound Recorder or Audacity or Garage Band, ultimately whatever you record will have to be converted to an .mp3 file to work on iTunes. Here's how to convert from any format to .mp3.
- The software: iTunes, a free program from Apple, is quite easy to install. Just click Free Download to begin.
Creating and listening to podcasts is free. In order to subscribe (i.e. listen to a full podcast) or (eventually) make more complicated podcasts using video or slides, however, you need to create a Music Store account, which requires a credit card number. There are a few non-iTunes alternatives, such as iPodder, but they're not as user-friendly. So, you might want to create an iTunes account at this point. Remember, you'll need an account to publish enhanced podcasts or vodcasts, but not for basic ones.
- The process: Drag your podcast into the iTunes library, and then tag it. That means:
- Click the podcast after dragging into iTunes.
- Click CTRL I or Command I
- Add your name and other details about the podcast.
You'll also have to change the format to mp3 and make some custom changes to how the file will be imported.
Next: Create XML code.
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