Convert Real Audio rm/ra to mp3/wav Audio Files for Free
DI Reader Techno Man is looking for a free software to convert rm to mp3 files which he can later transfer to his iPod or burn onto an Audio CD.The most straightforward method is by using the RealPlayer itself. If the ra or rm file is linked directly on the website, just right click and choose "Save Target As" to save the real audio files to your hard drive.
Now open RealPlayer and choose Tools - CD - CD Burner to create an MP3 CD from your saved rm files. Later you can copy these MP3 files from the CD back to your hard drive or the iPod. [More on Real Player CD Burner here.]
Alternatively, you can try the RM to MP3 Converter from Jodix - it is a freeware can convert all Real Media formats (*.rm, *.ra, *.rmvb) to MP3 files. Switch from Swift Sound is also a possible solution.
The above techniques / software may not work for streaming real audio (like .ram) since they are buffered and not saved directly to the computer.
In that case, you can use Audacity to save real media as MP3 files. The method for saving the streaming real audio to MP3 is exactly same as described here. Play the file with RealPlayer and hit the record button in Audacity.
You can extend the above methods to convert rm to wmv or mov formats. First create the mp3 file and then convert it to other formats using free software like SUPER or online services like Zamzar.
Disclaimer: While it easy to convert RealAudio (.ra) and RealMedia (.rm) file formats to MP3, make sure that you are not violating any copyrights by doing so.
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How to download rm files ? They are not in IE cache or Firefox cache folder.
I know that it is relatively simple to convert real audio rm to mp3 but tell me first how to download them from the internet or sites like real.com
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I converted 300+ Rhapsody *.rax files to mp3's with SoundTaxi software. The unprotected songs could be copied to the iPod.
Check http://www.soundtaxi.info
There seem to be very few options for converting on a Mac. Switch makes a version for Mac, but this doesn't include RealAudio or RealMedia files.
Can anyone help out?
play file in rmp and use Audio Hijack Pro to encode stream in mp3 format
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Wow, the Switch Program is amazing, I had a file that was done in 16kbps (it was a lecture, so it didn't sound that bad) and in the first program you mentioned didn't quite work, it would make 0kb files, but Switch did it nice and smooth!
Thank you very much for bringing me to such a wonderful program (and it's free!!!)
SWITCH!!! Wow, I agree. This program works well and is easy to use. I tried the other free one and although it did seem easy to use, the resulting file often didn't work. Perhaps it was user error. Anyway, Switch was very easy, worked the first time, and I've been pleased with it ever since.
I am a transcriptionist and it's nice to be able to convert all my files to play on one player, so that I don't need to reconfigure my foot pedal for each program.
Thanks for the information. I would recommend this program to anyone!
Agreed, Switch is simply amazing. Free and does the job! Thank you, and I recommend it to everyone.
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