Universal converter
Some devices can only play special media formats. Use the Converter to make your media collection playable on all your external devices.
Contents
- Output formats supported by XStream Xtra
- How can I find out which output formats are supported by my playback devices?
- Symbols used in the Converter view
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Converting media files
The Converter allows you to convert your media files to another file format. -
Convert copy protected files
XStream Xtra re-records copy-protected media files and converts them to unprotected file formats. -
The Copy DVD view
The DVD Ripper allows you to save DVDs to your computer. This also works for copyprotected DVDs. -
How to convert iTunes audio books
The recommended method to convert protected or unprotected audiobooks is by using the virtual CD Writer. This method makes sure the audiobook is split into several sections.
Convert your media files:
- Convert media files to a format compatible with a special playback device, e.g. an MP3 player.
- Remove copy protection (e.g. DRM) from your music, videos and audio books.
Output formats supported by XStream Xtra
XStream Xtra supports converting to the following formats:
- MP3
- M4A/AAC
- FLAC
- WMA
- WMV
- MP4
- AVI
- and others
How can I find out which output formats are supported by my playback devices?
External devices use preferred formats for playing back media files (e.g. AAC/M4A used by the iPod).
To find out which output formats are supported by your playback devices, or which formats work with those devices best, check the manufacturer's information.
XStream Xtra offers Conversion Presets which work well for the most popular devices.
Symbols used in the Converter view
Symbol | Description | Meaning |
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Green plus sign | This symbol denotes buttons, with which you may add various elements, e.g. station, wishes, podcasts or files. |
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Red X | This symbol denotes buttons, with which you may delete various elements. For example, you may delete stations from your favorites, delete media files from the player or wishes from your wishlist. |
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Green arrow | This symbol denotes both ongoing recordings, as well as buttons that can be used to start recording or converting. |
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White hand on a red hexagon | This symbol denotes buttons, with which you can stop running processes. You can stop individual recording and conversion processes, or you can click Stop all to stop all recordings and processes currently running. |
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Pin | This symbol labels the Pin button. Click the pin button to pin the current category to the Home view. In future, you can go to this category from the Home view with just a single click. |
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Gear wheel | This symbol denotes files that are currently being finished. |
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Yellow LED display | This symbol denotes views and features that are currently active and ready for activities like recordings and data transfer. |
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CD | This symbol denotes albums. |
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Green LED display | This symbol denotes views and features that are currently running with activities like recordings and data transfer. |
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File folder | This symbol denotes folders. |
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Blue figurine | This symbol denotes artists. |
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Text "Hit" | This symbol denotes popular songs in the artist database. |
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Note | This symbol denotes songs. |
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Tag | This symbols labels commands for working with tags. |
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Euro | This symbol denotes songs in your playlist that have been purchased from Amazon. |
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Filter | This symbol labels the button for setting filter options. If any filter is active, the button is highlighted in color. |
Symbol | Description | Meaning |
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Red padlock | This symbol denotes copy protected files. |
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Red exclamation point | This symbol denotes files on which an error has occurred during playback or converting. |
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