Several software programs can copy (rip) audio tracks like music, songs, or voice recordings from a CD to your computer as an MP3, WMA, or other audio file format. Below is a listing of different programs we suggest users try that are free to use.
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Every version of Windows since Microsoft Windows 2000 comes pre-loaded with the Windows Media Player.
- How to rip an audio CD with Windows Media Player.
- How to change rip format and quality in Windows Media Player.
- How to make Windows Media Player rip CDs automatically.
Apple iTunes
Apple iTunes is available to both macOS X and Windows users. It may be downloaded from Apple’s website.
- Help and tips with ripping an audio CD with Apple iTunes.
Other great solutions
The list below contains some other free software programs you may utilize to rip an audio CD to your computer.
- CDBurnerXP
- WinX DVD Author
- BurnAware Free
- Ashampoo Burning Studio Free
Related information
- How to rip an audio CD with Windows Media Player.
- CD-ROM help and support.
- Computer CD-R and CD-RW help and support.
