Choosing import options

You can change the import options used when iTunes imports songs. Your choices will affect the audio quality and size of the song file.

To set import options: Choose Preferences from the iTunes application menu, then click the Importing tab in the window. You can choose an encoder (MP3, AIFF, or WAV). If you choose MP3, you can also set options for the encoding.

The MP3 encoder is a high-quality, Internet-standard encoding method that's best for most uses. The AIFF and WAV formats are not compressed and require large amounts of disk space (about 650 MB per CD). If you want to make the highest quality CDs at the expense of using a lot of disk space, choose AIFF. The WAV encoder is primarily for use with Windows computers or computers that do not have MP3 software.