Converting media files

1. Switch to the Converter view, located on the left side of the Oceans XStream window.
2. Click Files > Add files... or drag and drop files from a playlist.
3. Choose the files to convert.
4. Click Open.

   The files appear on the list in the Converter view.
5. Important: For files marked with a padlock symbol , you need to be able to play them back in order to have Oceans XStream convert them by re-recording.

   For all files marked with a padlock symbol, please make sure that you have sufficient rights to play the files with your playback software before you continue. Remember to check your music service subscriptions, too.
6. On the bottom of the Oceans XStream window, click Format and select a conversion profile or set custom setting.
7. Click OK.
8. Click Start to start the converting process.

   Note: For best results, do not perform other tasks which would cause processor workload during the conversion.

All files that finished converting move from the input list to the Player.

Figure 1. Setting a target format. Click here to set a target format by choosing a conversion profile or setting custom settings.

Example: Convert media files to burn them to DVD

1. On the bottom of the Oceans XStream window, click Format.
2. In the Output format dialog, choose Optimized for burning to DVD from the list of available conversion settings, then click OK.
3. Click Start to start the converting process.
4. To burn the recorded files to a DVD, follow these instructions: Burning a CD or DVD.