That is only a trial version of the program. And it doesn't say that it converts .ra files, only .rm files. And not to MP3. On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:07:10 -0500, Aman Singer <aman@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi. > The conversion of Real files to WAV/MP3 can be done in three ways. > The first, and simplest, way is to try RM to MP3 converter from > http://www.rmconverter.com > I haven't been able to get this program to work, but that is less a > problem with the program than it is with my system. > I have actually had experience with the second and third methods. > The second is a 3 step process, requiring three programs. The first, RM > converter, converts Real files to AVI files. For this program, go to > http://www.boilsoft.com > You can then use AVIwav > http://www.divx-digest.com/software/avi2wav.html > Which will convert the AVI to wav. You can then use your favourite wav to > MP3 converter, I recommend CDEX > http://cdex.n3.net > To convert the wav to mp3 if you want that format. > Yet a third method is to use total recorder or other programs which > will record from your sound card > http://www.totalrecorder.com > http://www.sagebrush.com > It requires you to actually play the file, in most cases, and > therefore takes somewhat longer than the two methods above. However, it's > the most common and probably the most certain to work. > Aman > > -----Original Message----- > From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] > On Behalf Of Grant Hardy > Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 7:57 PM > To: Bookport List > Subject: [bookport] Real To MP3 > > Hello, > > Can anybody recommend a free program to convert .RA (Real Audio) files to > .mp3 files, so that I may play them on the Book Port? Thanks. > > Grant > > > > >