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Add audio file to iPad?

bookdoc

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My iPad works fine and I have the new update. I've never been able to play a particular audio file (originally WMA format, just words, that I created) on the iPad unless it is connected to my Windows computer. I can see it in in the songs list of the iPad when it is connected to the computer but not otherwise. When I try to sync, the IPad says it isn't being recognized and that I must restore the original iPad settings, which I don't want to do since this would wipe out all the files. I have converted this audio file to the AAS format, whatever that it, but I'm really clutching at straws. Achieving this has been on my mind since I got the iPad nearly 3 years ago. Any suggestions? Thanks to all.
 

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AAS will not work on the iPad. Change the WMA file to one that will, such as mp3. iTunes on the PC can do that I believe, as will WavePad.
 

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My iPad works fine and I have the new update. I've never been able to play a particular audio file (originally WMA format, just words, that I created) on the iPad unless it is connected to my Windows computer. I can see it in in the songs list of the iPad when it is connected to the computer but not otherwise. When I try to sync, the IPad says it isn't being recognized and that I must restore the original iPad settings, which I don't want to do since this would wipe out all the files. I have converted this audio file to the AAS format, whatever that it, but I'm really clutching at straws. Achieving this has been on my mind since I got the iPad nearly 3 years ago. Any suggestions? Thanks to all.

Well, not sure why you needed 3 years to realize that the audio format you are trying to play is not supported by the iPad, as already suggested - ;)

Below are the audio codecs playable on the iPad - simply google for a program that will convert your WMA (Windows Media Audio - Apple just is not going to give you a break here!) to MP3 or AAC, probably the easiest solution - let us know if this is not clear. Dave :)

HE-AAC (V1)
AAC (16 to 320 Kbps)
Protected AAC (MP4 from iTunes Store)
MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps)
MP3 VBR
Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4)
Apple Lossless
AIFF
WAV
 

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