Windows media player cannot convert file to required format [FIX]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Sync function offered by theWindows Media Playerallows the users to sync their favorite tracks between thePCand the smartphone. Sometimes, the sync may fail to work properly leavingWindows Media Playerunable to converterror. The fullerrorreadsWindows Media Playercannot convert the file to the format required by the device.

Theerrorcan occur due to several reasons includingfileincompatibility on the target device as well as wrong configuration onWindows Media Player.

How do I fix theWindows Media Playerunable to convertfilesfor other devices? Start by enabling BackgroundFileConversion. That way the conversion will always work in the background when syncing yourPCwith another device. Alternative solutions concern runningWindows Media PlayerTroubleshooter or configuring Mp3 bitrate limit.

Read in detail about the solutions below.

Fix Windows Media Player cannot convert the file to the required format

1. Enable Background File Conversion

Windows Media Player automatically convertsfilesbeforesyncingto make it compatible with the target device. Thefileconversion also reduces thefilesize if necessary.

If the automaticfileconversion option disabled in theWindows Media Playerfor the selected device, it may result in conversion error. Here is how to fix it.

Try to sync the library and check for any improvements.

2. Run Windows Media Player Troubleshooter

Windows OS offers a built-in troubleshooting utility that allows you to fix common problems with the system apps includingWindows Media Player. The utility scans for any known issues and recommends fixes to be applied. Here is how to do it.

3. Configure an MP3 Bitrate Limit

Users have reported that Configuring the MP3 bitrate limit has helped them fix the issue. Here is how to do it.

4. Directly Copy Paste the Files

If you using Windows Phone or other devices, you can directly copy and paste the music tracks onto your smartphone using the File Explorer. Here is how to do it.

Windows media player cannot convert file to required format [FIX]#

Fix Windows Media Player cannot convert the file to the required format#

1. Enable Background File Conversion#

2. Run Windows Media Player Troubleshooter#

3. Configure an MP3 Bitrate Limit#

4. Directly Copy Paste the Files#