Free, or low cost software to convert CD's to MP3 files?

goldenlight · Mar 11, 2007

I finally had to convert my computer to Windows XP (I HATE IT; at least I have a freind who did it for free..)

Several years ago, I purchased a copy of Roxio Easy CD creator. One of the things it would do is convert my music CD's to MP3 files, with choices of bitrates from 128kbs to 320kbs.

Now the software won't run under Windows XP (Thanks, Bill Gates et al)

So I was wondering if I could get software that will do this, either freeware, or at low cost? The Roxio software cost me $80. I can still burn CD's, but for some reason, it won't do the MP3 conversion. (Do I smell the skunk-like odor (IMHO) of the RIAA?)

TIA

abvidledUK · Mar 11, 2007

Get an iMac

iTunes...

chrwe · Mar 11, 2007

EAC - Exact Audio Copy

On the download page you'll find a Windows Installer package and a zip-package. I'd go with the zip package. Just unzip somewhere and run from there. Read Quickstart Guide here

Hope this helps

Valpo Hawkeye · Mar 11, 2007

Doesn't Windoze Media Player do this? It's free... At least it was back when I was a PC user.

Radio · Mar 11, 2007

Yes WMP will convert them to .mp3 no problem at all.

BB · Mar 11, 2007

CDEX works on Windows XP (Source Forge open source)...

I also use the current version of Windows Media Player to put CD to MP3 files on a little player I have...

-Bill

Sigman · Mar 11, 2007

golden - did you try the compatibility mode option? Sorry if you already know this:

(right click on file, select properties, select compatibility tab & OS you wish)

HOWEVER, I do understand that some older wares just won't launch. There are freewares out there to hook you up though if the compatibility option doesn't do it for you.

What version of Roxio is it?

raggie33 · Mar 11, 2007

and the winer is db poweramp if ya ask me

Somy Nex · Mar 11, 2007

+1 CDEX is very versatile & completely free, and works very well for me

BB said:
CDEX works on Windows XP (Source Forge open source)...

I also use the current version of Windows Media Player to put CD to MP3 files on a little player I have...

-Bill

cratz2 · Mar 11, 2007

I'd try Sigman's suggestion first, but I've used CDex v1.51 and have converted about 17,000 files and haven't had a single issue with any of them.

goldenlight · Mar 11, 2007

abvidledUK said:
Get an iMac

iTunes...

Thank you for your helpful, gracious advice. You can't imagine how much it means to me. Hope it didn't put you out too much.....

goldenlight · Mar 11, 2007

Sigman said:
golden - did you try the compatibility mode option? Sorry if you already know this:

(right click on file, select properties, select compatibility tab & OS you wish)

HOWEVER, I do understand that some older wares just won't launch. There are freewares out there to hook you up though if the compatibility option doesn't do it for you.

What version of Roxio is it?

Hmm....can't even find what you're talking about... R-Click file...where?

The Roxio is version 5.0

elgarak · Mar 11, 2007

I use Audiograbber

Free, lots of options. Be sure to get one of the codec packs you find on the download page.

lasercrazy · Mar 11, 2007

+1 for itunes suggestion

Sigman · Mar 11, 2007

golden - PM sent...

BB · Mar 11, 2007

By the way, Roxio v5 works fine on my up to date old Windows XP laptop (Roxio has always been a little flaky on several of my PC)...

-Bill

Datasaurusrex · Mar 12, 2007

Audiograbber freeware + lame encoder = very stable & easy to use.

FlashKat · Mar 12, 2007

You can use I-Tunes for Windows. It's the best program you can get. Here is the link: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

abvidledUK said:
Get an iMac

iTunes...

Mike Painter · Mar 12, 2007

goldenlight said:
I finally had to convert my computer to Windows XP (I HATE IT; at least I have a freind who did it for free..)

Several years ago, I purchased a copy of Roxio Easy CD creator. One of the things it would do is convert my music CD's to MP3 files, with choices of bitrates from 128kbs to 320kbs.

Now the software won't run under Windows XP (Thanks, Bill Gates et al)

So I was wondering if I could get software that will do this, either freeware, or at low cost? The Roxio software cost me $80. I can still burn CD's, but for some reason, it won't do the MP3 conversion. (Do I smell the skunk-like odor (IMHO) of the RIAA?)

TIA

So you commit a felony and complain when you can't use the software that comes with the system?
RYFM

LuxLuthor · Mar 12, 2007

As mentioned earlier, Exact Audio Copy with the LAME encoder is the best, followed by dBPowerAmp both of which are free. Audiograbber is ok, but not as accurate as the first choice.

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