Convert realplayer files to mp3

Have some .ra files I'd like to convert to mp3.

Looking for a converter, of course there are tons of them out there, can
anyone recommend one ?

Try this one: http://www.rm-mp3.org/

Haven't used it myself but it's free.

I'll take a look.

I'm sure there are many out there, gets to be a chore to determine the best one
or the safest ..... etc.

I have used software from majorgeeks.com for many years. It attempts to assure that only safe software is available. Check it out!