Question about itunes mp3 music download onto my Windows 11 PC

What is the easiest way for iTunes download mp3 music on Windows 11? That option uses a standard CD burner and relies on iTunes' ability to make an MP3 CD. This process is completely free if your PC has a disc drive. This method is only accessible if you have access to an optical disc drive.

Follow these steps in order to successfully get iTunes download MP3:

1. Prepare iTunes Settings (Change Encoder to MP3):

• Open iTunes on your PC.
• Click Edit in the top menu bar, then select Preferences.
• Click the General tab, then click the Import Settings button.
• Click the drop-down menu next to "Import Using" and select MP3 Encoder.
• Click OK to save the settings.

2. Create and Burn an "MP3 CD":

• In iTunes, create a new Playlist (File > New > Playlist) and drag the songs you want to convert into this playlist.
• Insert your blank CD-R disc into your computer's burner.
• Select the playlist you just created.
• Click File in the top menu bar.
• In the burn settings window, change the format to "MP3 CD".
• Click Burn.

3. Re-Import the MP3 Files from the CD:

• Wait for the CD to finish burning. After it ejects, re-insert it.
• When the CD appears in iTunes, click No if it asks you to import.
• Open the CD in File Explorer.
• You will now see your songs as standard .mp3 files. Select all the files, copy them, and paste them into a folder on your desktop or hard drive.