Convert Protected DRM music to unprotected WAV, MP3, WMA with Virtual CD
Guide on DRM music files from Real or Napster music stores
RealNetworks: Doesn't Offer Real Freedom of Choice
Your CD collection has become more valuable over time because third parties could freely enable new uses, like ripping MP3s or creating your own ringtones. That's not the case with music you buy from Real. You'll have to rebuy all your music in a compatible format. Unlike MP3s, DRM-crippled music can't easily be converted to other formats.
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Real Music Store Restrictions
- Restricts back-up copies: Song can only be copied to 5 computers
- Limits audio CD burning: Same album or playlist can only be burned 5 times
- No reselling songs
- No remixing: Cannot edit, excerpt, or otherwise sample songs
- DRM restrictions can change: "DRMs may be able to revoke your ability to use a Download ¡ª if you violate the usage rules associated with Downloads." "Real may modify this Agreement [which sets out the usage rules] at any time in its sole discretion."
Napster: Music "Any Way You Want It" ¡ª So Long As You Pay for It Over and Over Again
Even while your subscription lasts, however, the DRM ensures that you don't get to use the music "any way you want." Want to move your music to a portable player? That'll be an extra five bucks per month for Napster To Go ¡ª and you'll still only be able to play it using software or devices licensed to play WMA-protected subscription content, which excludes the iPod and most other portable players. How about burning a song to CD? Napster's DRM requires you to cough up 99 cents more. What if you want to copy music to more than three computers? Pay another monthly subscription fee, or 99 cents per song. And what if you want to mix a song snippet with a home movie? Forget it¡ªthe DRM forbids that entirely.
Remove DRM protection from music stores
Tired of DRM-protected file formats like WMA, M4P, AA, M4B, MP4 getting in your way?
NoteBurner comes to the rescue! Just import protected WMA, M4P or any protected music files or protected AA and M4B audio book files into NoteBurner. NoteBurner automatically converts the music you have purchased online as you are burning it to a virtual CD-RW drive as unprotected audio (MP3, OGG and WMA) you can use anywhere. You can easily get unprotected MP3, WMA or WAV files ready for use on the virtual CD.
