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If you have license for your WMA audio file, then you can run FairUse4WM to remove WMA DRM protection. In spite of WMA, you can unprotect WMV and ASF files, too.
Microsoft has released a new Digital Rights Update Tool which removes DRM protection from WMA audio files. Digital Rights Management or DRM has always been a problem for the music lovers, especially those who download the music tracks or albums from the internet or rip them from CDs. The DRM protection is automatically added to the files you rip from the CD. DRM is all about the copyright protection of digital media files, may it be a music track, video files, eBooks, documents or games etc
Automate unDRM is a free WMA DRM removal tool that is also capable of removing DRM encryption from WMV and ASF files. The same as FairUse4WM, you need to have valid license files if you want to use it unlock DRM from WMA. Freeme2 freeme2 is is a free console application for stripping DRM protection from WMA, WMV and ASF files. Aimersoft Media Converter is an easy-to-use and fast DRM remover which can remove DRM protection from WMV legally and convert other video & music even HD video in high quality. This DRM removal software has powerful function: DRM Removal Tool, Video converter, Audio converter and extract audio from video that fits all of your conversion demand. Windows Digital Rights Update Tool removes WMA DRM protection by Martin Brinkmann on April 24, 2017 in Software - 12 comments Digital Rights Update Tool is a new application for Windows 10 by Microsoft that allows you to remove DRM protection from WMA audio files.
Digital Rights Update Tool
Many WMA audio files ripped from the CDs come with a DRM protection and you need a DRM capable player to play these files. Moreover, Windows machines also require a valid DRM certificate to use the files. The same stands true for the WMA files download from the internet.
DRM protected files can be played only on the DRM compatible players. While switching to the DRM-free files was the only options earlier, there is finally a solution now. Microsoft brings a new Digital Rights Update Tool which removes DRM protection from WMA audio files.
Microsoft has recently added this tool in the Windows Store. You can now download the Digital Rights Update Tool, remove the copy protection added to the .wma files and run them on your MP3 player. Remember that the tool removes the copyright protection only from the WMA files and not the other formats.
The tool comes with a very simple and user-friendly interface. The main overview has it all. To get started, click on the Folder icon on the menu ribbon, select the WMA file with DRM protection and play.
Make sure you adjust the backup settings before you start. Click on the Settings tab on the menu ribbon and enable the backup option.
Overall, the Digital Rights Update Tool is a nice, simple and useful tool for Windows 10 devices. Remember that it works exclusively on Windows 10 devices and machines running the older version of Windows won’t support it.
If you are using Windows Media Player and often rip the audio files from a CD, you should download this tool free from the Windows Store.
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If you have downloaded DRM-protected music, then you have probably also discovered how annoyingly restrictive DRM technology is. Not only do you have the problem of working out what portable media players it will work on, but your freedom to use your downloads how you please is also crippled.
DRM copy protection is great as an anti-piracy technology, but it often punishes consumers that have legally purchased media.
Here is a selection of the best software that removes DRM legally (doesn't hack DRM encryption) and produces DRM-free media files that you can enjoy on practically any capable device.
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Tunebite
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What We Like
- Strictly speaking, doesn't crack DRM.
- Boasts an impressive list of additional tools.
- Free trial.
What We Don't Like
- Subscription model.
- Complexity of Audials' software offerings.
Tunebite, which is part of the much larger Audials One media suite, is a DRM removal tool that takes advantage of the analog loophole. Rather than illegally stripping out the DRM encryption directly from the original file, Tunebite records a protected file to produce a version that is free from DRM.
The software supports a wide range of file formats and comes with additional features such as video conversion, a ringtone maker, streaming audio recorder, ID3 Tag editing, and a built-in CD burning module.
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Noteburner
What We Like
- Available for Windows and Mac.
- Includes Apple Music, Spotify, and other sources.
- Free trial.
What We Don't Like
- Confusing and duplicative product offerings.
- Free licenses for good reviews.
This DRM removal tool actually installs a virtual CD-RW writer on your system that you can then use to remove DRM copy protection. Noteburner works in conjunction with your favorite media playing software to burn DRM-free audio files onto a virtual CD; the only proviso in using this method is that your media player software has to have the facility to burn files to CD.
Once the virtual burning process is complete you can then transfer the DRM-free files to any media/MP3 player.
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SoundTaxi
What We Like
Convert Drm Protected Wma
- Comprehensive range of formats.
- Free, but limited, trial.
What We Don't Like
Remove Drm From Wma Free
- Hasn't been updated in years.
- Expensive licenses for individual components of the app suite.
Using Windows Media Player, SoundTaxi can remove DRM copy protection by recording the original file at high speed to produce a DRM-free version. SoundTaxi has good file format compatibility (audio and video) and can batch process folders containing DRM protected media; it can also recreate the original folder structure with the DRM-free outputted files.
SoundTaxi presently comes in three flavors which are, Platinum, Professional, and Pro+VideoRip. The later version supports audio and video processing, while the platinum and professional versions are audio only.
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MuvAudio
What We Like
- Free trial and reasonable app price.
- Supports plug-ins to extend functionality.
- One program, not many different programs with different price points.Convert downloaded content. Download videos with 3X Faster speed. Keepvid pro crack free download.
What We Don't Like
- Requires Windows Media Player.
- Archaic-looking interface.
Similar to SoundTaxi, MuvAudio uses Windows Media Player to process DRM-protected audio and video files into DRM-free copies. The program can convert multiple files simultaneously with up to 10 times normal playback speed.
MuvAudio has excellent built-in file format support for both audio and video; you can also download additional plugins from the MuvAudio website that extend file format support for less popular formats. MuvAudio 2 has the facility to automatically search for missing album art and ID3 tags.
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AppleMacSoft DRM Converter
What We Like
- Integration with iTunes.
- Windows and Mac versions.
- Free trial.
What We Don't Like
- Expensive license fee.
- Outdated interface design.
DRM removal software for the Mac is a bit thin on the ground compared to the PC, but AppleMacsoft DRM converter comes to the rescue; incidentally, there is also a Windows version. The software uses a virtual CD writer (same method as Noteburner 2) in conjunction with the iTunes software to legally produce a DRM-free copy of the original.
The software makes use of the importing feature in iTunes to capture to a particular format. The output file formats that you can convert to are, MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.