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Nowadays, most of the protected video and music downloaded online like Windows Media Player iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Bearshare , Spiral Frog are all DRM files.

What is DRM?  Why do we remove DRM from windows WMV and WMA?
DRM (Digital Rights Management) - The anti consumer copy protection that prevents you from using music or movies in a way that suits you.
For example, if a DRM WMA or DRM WMV you downloaded from WMP(windows media player) that has windows DRM, you can only play it back on a compatible device, so if every piece of music had windows DRM on it you would need to buy the same track on CD to listen in your CD player or car, as an iTunes download to play on your iPod, as a ms store download to play on your Zune etc, but since you paid for it once you shouldn’t be forced to pay for it again and again and again, remove windows DRM and you can play it on your phone, iPod, Zune, PSP, CD player, pc, and anything else that you can listen to music on.

How to remove DRM from windows WMV and WMA? (http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-music-converter.html)
I got a few methods listed below:
1.   Burn and rip
Actually, there is a common free method to remove DRM WMV and DRM WMA with 2 steps, Step 1 Burn the DRM WMA to a CD or DRM WMV to a DVD.
Step 2 Rip the DRM WMA and DRM WMV off to your computer, then the DRM should be removed from the WMA and WMV files.
But it’s not very convenient and may wear out your CR-ROM, and windows media player can only burn and rip the DRM WMA and DRM WMV (or you will need DVD copy and DVD ripper for other formats).

2.   Re-record
One of the most common and simple technology is recording the DRM WMA and DRM WMV then use an ordinary converter to convert the recorded and unprotected files. Because this technology is easy to realized and easy to support more DRM formats besides DRM WMA and DRM WMV it is welcomed by most of the DRM converters like the SoundTaxi (http://www.undrm.info/remove-DRM-protection/SoundTaxi-Convert-DRM-protected-music-from-Windows-Media-Player-iTunes-Napster-Yahoo-Music-Rhapsody.htm), NoteBurner (http://vinasofts.ws/forum/74073-noteburner-v2-16-a.html), etc.
But there are some disadvantages for those programs.
1. The conversion speed won’t get much improvement due to the long recording process.
2. Much audio and video quality could be lost during the recording process.

3.   Hook
Hook is another new and more complicated technology which can be used to remove Windows DRM. Comparing with Re-recording software, these sorts of programs have much higher conversion speed, but it’s hard to make it support some DRM formats with new and lofty encryption techniques.
And as far as I know, Digital Music Converter was one of its supporters. After giving a test for some free trials I found it is convenient to remove DRM WMV and DRM WMA files with Digital Music Converter (http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-music-converter.html), and it also can extract audio from DRM WMV files and supports other unprotected formats conversion like AAC, AC3, WAV, M4A, M4b, MP3, etc.

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Conversion steps: 1. Add DRM WMV , DRM WMA and other unprotected files.              
                         2. Choose the output format you need
                         3. Press the “Start” button, enter the license.
              
Ok, Hope you can get some useful resources from this article (How to remove DRM WMV and DRM WMA should not annoy you anymore). If you have any suggestion or want to do some modification please feel free to contact me (bdylan4@gmail.com).
Remove DRM from your favorite music and videos to release you music life.
Have Fun.

If you know other more efficient methods please feel free to list below.
Look forward to your sharing.

Thx

You can get more useful information about DRM here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

The best converter for DRM-protected music/video is TuneCab. It uses unique technology which gives a capability to convert any kind of protected and unprotected data to regular audio and video formats which can be played on dozens of compatible devices.
http://www.tunecab.com

Thx for share.

The Music Converter seems good.
But, does it support Rhapsody music?
I got a bunch of wma files from it, but can't play them with my iPod.

Yes,I have used it on Rhapsody and Napster music files,think it should be used on others as well.
And you can use the batch conversion function to convert you large number of music files.

Enjoy:)

Thanks so much
Now I have got all my protected music on iPod with this Digital Music Converter
It's so exciting.

I recommended this music converter to my friend but he said it can be installed in Vista OS,

It's so regrettable. Any suggestion?

You mean Digital Music Converter can't be installed in Vista OS?
I'm using the XP, but I found the newest version of
WMA to MP3 Converter (http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/wma-mp3-converter.html) is compatible with Vista OS on their site, and the function are similar as Digital Music Converter, so you can have a try.
Hope it helps :)

Well, The newest Vista version of Digital Music Converter had been upgraded a few days ago .
And my friend installed it on his Vista OS.

Thanks for your suggestion.

May I ask a question?

Is there a DRM converter can remove DRM from videos such as Zune WMV and iTunes M4V?

The newest Media Converter Pro (http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-media-converter-pro.html) Supports Zune WMV and iTunes M4V formats, I got the news that all DMC Pro users can get a free upgrade after it is released this week.

All of these are good tools, as for me ,I would like to use TuneClone to crack the DRM protection of my purchased music from online Internet.
 :ohttp://tomypost.blogspot.com/2007/01/convert-protected-music-files-to-plain.html

If you want to forget about DRM protection and any restrictions, to play your files on any devices and enjoy your music and movie everywhere - I recommend to use POWERFUL media converter TuneCab Ultra (http://www.tunecab.com) - easy to use all in one software!

(http://tunecab.com/TuneCab_convert_wma_to_mp3.PNG)

 Key features:


    * Batch conversion
    * Supports Windows Vista OS
    * Convert M4P to MP3
    * Selectable compression level and output format
    * Allows to convert complete folder structures and recreates these structures on output
    * Has YouTube Ripper and CD ripper
    * Download, save and convert video from YouTube
    * Convert M4P to MP3
    * Converted video can be used on DVD player, home theatre etc..
    * Unprotects video
    * Convert AAC to WMA
    * Convert Yahoo! Music files
    * Convert RAX to MP3
    * Super fast conversion, up to 20x the playback speed
    * Can convert in HIFI and CD quality
    * Batch mode for converting or unprotecting large song collections
    * Converts any song that can be played with Media Player to MP3, AAC, WAV etc for use with iPod, any other MP3 player, CD player, mobile phone or PC
    * Convert WAV to MP3
    * Convert WMA to AAC
    * Very easy to use and install
    * Convert Napster files
    * Unprotects practically all DRM audio files
    * Convert WMA to MP3
    * Converted songs have NO DRM restriction anymore
    * Convert MSNMusic files
    * Preserves ID3 tags for artist, album, title names etc.
    * Convert AAC to MP3
    * Convert WAV to AAC
    * Convert iTunes files
    * Convert MP3 to AAC
    * Unprotect and convert songs for use with iPod, any other MP3 player, CD player, mobile phone or PC

Download to try (http://www.tunecab.com/includes/download.php)

Daninusoft Media Converter Pro (http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-media-converter-pro.html) which can remove iTunes DRM with its newest version (2.1.3.0). The reason I list it here is the newest version has modified its two disadvantages compare with the former one:

1. Be compatible with Vista OS.
2. Supports all iTunes DRM files.

And with its other features:
1. Remove Windows media DRM WMA, WMV.
2. High conversion speed.
3. Supports many other popular standard video and audio files.
4. Friendly-use interface.

It could be a good choice for DRM remove and Media conversion.

Thanks for share, the modification is really important.

Yes, I have to say the DRM music conversion speed is higher in XP than Vista after I change my OS, and I got the reason after contacting their support, for they are using different technology to remove DRM in XP and Vista, the speed is a bit slower in Vista.

And anyway it's a nice program, I can use it for almost  all my media conversion.

Can anybody suggest me a DRM converter which can also convert standard audio and video files, I don't want to purchase too much such stuff,I just want to buy an all-in-one.

Try this Media Converter Pro (http://www.wmatomp3-converter.com/digital-media-converter-pro.html), it's a DRM converter which also supports most of the popular video and audio files.

Try TuneCab Media Converter (http://www.tunecab.com/product.php):

* Supports ANY audio/video formats

* High (to 50x) conversion speed

* No quality loss

* DRM removal software

* Extremely easy to use

* Get DISCOUNT for TuneCab Universal Suite (http://www.tunecab.com/index.php)

I always use TuneClone M4P to MP3 Converter (http://www.tuneclone.com). My friend introduced it to me. It is very professional, powerful yet easy to use. It can help to remove the DRM protection mechanism and convert both protected and unprotected music files with rather high quality and very fast speed by automatically generating a virtual CD burner.

Ok, this information is useful, thanks.

TuneCab Media Converter (http://www.tunecab.com)

    * very easy to use and install

   * has YouTube Ripper (http://www.tunecab.com/YouTube_Ripper_convert_YouTube.php) plugin and CD Ripper

   * can convert WMA to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_wma_to_mp3.php)

   * can convert M4P to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_m4p_to_mp3.php)

   * can convert RAX to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_rax_to_mp3.php)

   * can convert Napster files to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_Napster_to_mp3.php)

   * can convert iTunes files to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_iTunes_to_mp3.php)

   * can convert Rhapsody files to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_Rhapsody_to_mp3.php)

   * can convert Yahoo! Music files to MP3 (http://www.tunecab.com/convert_Yahoo_Music_to_mp3.php)

   * converts practically ANY media file which you can play on your PC

   * converted songs and movies have NO any restrictions anymore (removes DRM)

   * allows to convert complete folder structures and recreates these structures on output

   *selectable compression level and output format

   * supports to 50 input formats

   * super fast conversion, up to 50x the playback speed for audio files in batch mode

   * can convert in HIFI and CD quality

(http://tunecab.com/TuneCab_convert_wma_to_mp3.PNG)


http://www.tunecab.com/includes/download.php (http://www.tunecab.com/includes/download.php)

The music files you purchased from iTunes store are under DRM protection. You cannot play them on your own mobile devices other than iPod and iPhone. You cannot convert the DRM protected music files to MP3 or WMA directly with iTunes media player, either. However you can burn the protected music files to CD-R or CD-RW disc to make an audio CD and then use some CD ripper software to convert the audio CD track back to MP3, WAV, WMA, etc. And iTunes allows you to burn the protected music files to CD-R or CD-RW disc to make a standard audio CD. If you have only a few music files, you can use the method below:

1. Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc into your CD-ROM drive. You'd better use CD-RW disc as it can be used for more than once.
2. Burn your playlist to make an audio CD. You cannot select the MP3 CD option since it requires the protected music files be converted to unprotected MP3 files.
3. 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 to MP3 files.
4. Copy the MP3 files to media players such as cell phone, Zune, BlackBerry, PSP, Creative Zen, etc. and enjoy them.

These four steps seem very simple, however, it is a time consuming process if you have a library of music files ready to be converted. Moreover, the information of the music files like title, artist and album will be lost after burning and ripping back to MP3 files.

TuneClone (http://www.tuneclone.com) is the software you are looking for if you have a big collection of iTunes music files to be converted. It automatically generates a virtual CD burner and simulates the burning and ripping process. All you need to do is install TuneClone and then burn your playlist to TuneClone virtual CD burner. And TuneClone will directly convert the music files to MP3 for you. It is very fast and all the artist, album and title information will be preserved perfectly.

1. Download TuneClone from http://www.tuneclone.com and install it.

It is fully compatible with Windows XP and Vista. A virtual CD Burner will be installed. This virtual CD-RW will be used to convert music files.

2. Set the default CD Burner to TuneClon CD-RW at iTunes.

Click menu Edit, select menu item Preferences..., and then select Advanced Tab. In order to keep the artist and title information of the music, the Include CD Text option should be checked.

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3. Create a playlist, and then add the files you want to convert into the playlist.

4. Click Burn Disc button at the bottom right of the main screen of iTunes.

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While the burning gets started, TuneClone will automatically convert the music file to MP3, WMA or WAV. You can open the manager screen to show all the converted music files.

(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9059/tuneclonewq9.jpg)

The most important step is to choose the cd burner. Then the software can convert the music files automatically. It is exceedingly easy when you want to batch convert lots of files.

That's frustrating, they only operated the store for a while, is there any other DRM-free music store online?

Hellow, could any one suggest a totally free music store which I can download free music unlimitedly.

Want to download dozens of streaming videos simultaneously and convert them to any formats - without any restrictions?

Get TuneCab Universal Suite (http://www.tunecab.com):

* TuneCab Media Converter to convert any audio/video (DRM-protected or unprotected)
+
* TuneCab Online Video Catcher to download any web video (Youtube, Yahoo!, Google, Metacafe, Myspace, Sony/BMG, Facebook, blogger, Orkut, Hi5, Fotobucket, Wordpress, Flickr, Friendster, Skyrock, Fox, BBC, CNN, EPSN, Livejournal, Dailymotion, Fotolog, VEOH, HULU, NBC, CBS, Reuters, Redtube, Charlie Rose and many thousands more)

http://www.tunecab.com/includes/download.php

Free music download:
http://www.ruckus.com/ruckus/home.do

Have fun

TuneCab Online Video Catcher (http://www.tunecab.com/product2.php) saves any video to your computer as soon as you start watching. It captures web video automatically and downloads it while you continue surfing the web. All downloads are saved to your download folder so you can change file names, convert web video to other formats and enjoy your video. It records web video in the background in original quality, and you don't have to click or start each download process manually.

(http://www.tunecab.com/english/__templates.tunecab/images/TuneCab_online_screenshot2.jpg)

 Once you start watching the video on the web, TuneCab Online Video Catcher will pick it up and do the recording for you.

http://www.tunecab.com/includes/download.php

Then downloaded video can be converted by TuneCab Media Converter (http://www.tunecab.com/product.php)

I would like to recommend NoteBurner Protected WMA Converter (http://www.noteburner.com/) which can convert DRM protected WMA music to mp3 on both Windows and Mac systems.  The converting speed is super fast!

Convert iTunes DRM music on Windows:

Step 1: Run NoteBurner, and click Settings button, then you can set the output as MP3, WAV or WMA

Step 2: Run iTunes 8. Create a new playlist in iTunes and add all m4p files you want to convert to this new list. Click on the Burn Disc button and choose NoteBurner Virtual CD-RW as your default burner to burn the playlist.

(http://www.noteburner.com/img/help_images/itunes8_burn_settings.jpg)

Step 3: After NoteBurner finish encoding, the converted file will be automatically listed on the main window of NoteBurner.
Click Play button or double-click any song to play the music.
Click the Folder button to open the output folder, where you will find the converted MP3 files.

Convert iTunes DRM music on Mac:

Step 1: Run NoteBurner, and choose output format and output folder.
Go to the top-left NoteBurner > Preferences…
Here you can specify output path where the converted audio files will be located in, choose the desired output format from MP3 and AAC, and set the output quality.
If you want to be alerted when there is an update, check the option of “Check Updates on Startup”.

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Step 2: Run iTunes, and click menu File > New Playlist in iTunes to create a new playlist to hold all music and audiobooks you want to burn.
Right-click on the music in music library and audiobooks in Audiobooks library to choose Add to Playlist and choose the list created. Press Shift or Command key to add more than one file to the playlist at one time.
After adding files to playlist, click Burn Disc button to set NoteBurner as the default burner, and then click Burn button to start burning the playlist.

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Step 3: After NoteBurner finishs encoding, you can right click on the music and select “Show In Finder” to check the converted audio files in the output folder.



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