Look for the Cloud icon next to songs or albums; this indicates the item is in your account but not yet on your device.
Ensure your download format is set to "High Quality" (256kb/s AAC) . If you have Lossless enabled, some files may download in a different container (like .movpkg ), so switching back to "High Quality" ensures you get a standard .m4a file. 2. Downloading Purchased Music
Go to Edit > Preferences > General > Import Settings . Choose Encoder: Set "Import Using" to AAC Encoder .
Tap the cloud icon to start the download. The file will be saved as an .m4a in your computer's "iTunes Media" folder. 3. Managing and Converting Files