Comments on: Strip DRM with free Wondershare Music Converter

Sure, you're buying unprotected music now, but what about all the DRM-infested tunes you stockpiled over the years? Wondershare kills DRM dead, but it's available today only!

[pHenom_713]

does it work with macs?

[rickbroida]

Nope, I'm afraid the software is for Windows only.

[mdlangley17]

I take it this doesn't work with Rhapsody or Napster "to go" subscription files?

[rickbroida]

Quite frankly, I imagine it does. But, and this is just my opinion, at that point you're stealing music. When you *purchase* songs, I think you should be able to use them however you want (which DRM prevents). A subscription, however, amounts to renting songs, and if you strip the DRM so you can keep them, that's stealing. Again, just my $.02.

[bionicjim]

Unfortunately, it doesn't support the Sony DRM (ATRAC, OMG, OMA) formats. I guess I'll have to do it the old fashioned way - burn a CD, then rip it again. Bummer.

[unw1red]

This is a demo version that is only good for 30 days and will only convert 1 minute of a song.

[rickbroida]

Nope, not a demo version. Is it possible you failed to activate it? There are three files in the Zip you downloaded. One of them is called Activate. Make sure to run it in order to unlock the full program.

[itsademo]

Hate to break it to you but unw1red is right. Demo only. No activation key is provided with the download

[rufustel]

Sorry, that's not the case--when activated, the product registers.

[rickbroida]

Not sure what to tell you. All GotD downloads work the same way. Is it possible you clicked through to the developer's site and downloaded from there?

[killerqueen33]

Rick, is it possible with this program to strip a file of DRM without having to convert it (thereby losing some of the sound quality)? Also, if you convert it to the same file type, will it lose any quality?

[rickbroida]

You know, that I'm not sure about. I know that converting between formats usually diminishes the quality somewhat, but I don't know if removing the DRM does likewise. I'm guessing yes.

[tombauman]

I tried dozens of free & pay download DRM Strippers / Converters before I stumbled on Wondershare "Switch" Converter. Loaded 4000 WMA files before bed and woke up with 4000 MP3 files without DRM. They all play full length. I don't have an ear that can distinguish sound quality. They sound fine to me. AND IT WAS FREE!! Thanx Rick for a great find.
Tom