3 Best Ways to Convert M4P to MP3 Files on Windows/Mac
Want to enjoy Apple Music on other non-Apple devices? With these 3 methods and Apple Music converters, you can easily convert M4P files to MP3.
Apple Music is a built-in music streaming app for every IOS user and it's known for its vast and super-inclusive library spanning from global hits to niche songs. But, sometimes people launch the app ready to transfer their purchased tunes to other gadgets like Android or a mp3 player, only to find they're grounded. Why? It's the DRM (Digital Rights Management) that holds your songs hostage, making your songs played only on Apple devices and iTunes.
So if you want to break through the chains of DRM, you'll need to convert M4P to universal MP3. In this article, we unlocked the 3 best ways to convert M4P to MP3 on both Windows and MAC. So buckle up for exploration.Method 1: Convert Protected M4P Files to MP3 via Music Converter
Now, let's unveil our first method. This method is perfect for those who want to persevere downloaded songs indefinitely and who aim to play them on other devices.
Given the special nature of DRM protection, most online tools will fail to help you out. Therefore, MuConvert Apple Music Converter is what you need. With 10x speed for DRM removal, MuConvert Apple Music Converter effortlessly converts any DRM-protected Apple Music songs, and iTunes purchases music while preserving the best audio quality.
Specialized in processing Apple Music DRM removal, MuConvert Apple Music Converter can remove DRM from Apple songs easily. It has embedded the official Apple Music web player to make Apple Music DRM removal more efficient. Users can log into the web player, choose the songs/playlists/albums to remove DRM from them, and then convert the selected M4P files to MP3 or other common formats like M4A, WAV, and FLAC.
Now, let's see how to MuConvert Apple Music Converter converts M4P files to MP3:
Step 1: After downloading the software, launch it. Log into your Apple ID on the welcoming interface, or you won't have access to its library and use the songs from it.
Step 2: Once logged in, search for any song, playlist, or album you like.
Step 3: When you find any stuff you like, drag it to the + button on the right sidebar for conversion. 
Step 4: Before working on the conversion, you're free to customize some parameters such as output formats, sample rate, and bitrate, as well as the destination folder. We recommend choosing MP3 so that the songs will be played on most devices.
Step 5: Once you get Step 4 done, just click the Convert All icon, and all the selected M4P tracks will be converted to MP3 or other selected formats at once.
Step 6: Finally, hit the Finished button to check everything in case anything is missed. By the way, click on the folder icon, and you will be guided to the output folder.
Method 2: Convert Purchased M4P Files to MP3 via iTunes Match
Some might ask, is there any other way from Apple Music instead of using an extra program? Yes. Method 2 is tailor-made for Apple Music Premium users.
Apple Music members are lucky to use iTunes Match for free. If you're not part of the Apple Music crew, however, be prepared to shell out $25 annually for an iTunes Match subscription. Also, this method only works for songs you've already downloaded.
I'm gonna run you through the steps to do it:
Step 1: Open iTunes and navigate to the Store tab. Subscribe to iTunes Match with your Apple ID($24.99 per year) if you don't have an Apple Music subscription.
Step 2: Locate the M4P files you want to convert. Delete the music by selecting it and pressing the Del button, or just by clicking the File > Delete from Library on Mac.
Step 3: Hit the Purchased link in the Store tab.
Step 4: Choose Not in My Library to see which purchased items are not in your library.
Step 5: Download the deleted item and convert it to MP3 by selecting File > Convert > Create MP3 version.
Method 3: Convert Purchased M4P Files to MP3 via CD Burning
Method 3 is best for those who aim to convert just a few tacks and are keen for a free trial. The upside of this method? Of course, it's free, but obviously, it comes with a bit of inconvenience.
Before conducting method 3, you should equip yourself with:
Tips: Only the purchased audio files from iTunes can be stored on CD.
All is set. Let's see how to convert purchased M4P files to MP3 via CD burning:
Step 1: Insert a blank CD into a CD drive and open iTunes on your computer.
Step 2: Click File in the top left corner, head to New > Playlist for your M4P files (add them to a new playlist).
Step 3: Click File, head to Burn Playlist to Disc to adjust it to your preferred settings, and then hit Burn. 
Step 4: Once the CD is created, save its contents to your PC by clicking File > Convert>Create MP3 Version.
Step 5: Go to Edit > Preferences > General on iTunes and click iTunes' import setting to rip those music files. Finally, you'll see all M4P files converted to MP3 format and saved on your PC.Conclusion
Altogether, I have explored 3 best ways to convert M4P files to MP3 for Apple Music playback on other devices. Personally, I highly recommend MuConverter Apple Music Converter for its speed, quality and ability to retain original file info. Were I to rate this software, I'd give it 5 out of 5. However, if MuConverter Apple Music Converter is not your thing, you're welcome to use iTunes Match and CD burner（method 2 and method 3）as your alternatives, even though they require an Apple Music membership or are a bit more troublesome.
