How to Burn an MP3 on the iMac

Burn MP3s right from your iMac.

The iMac features a burner drive and native burning utility that makes writing files to a CD or DVD a straightforward process. You can use the burner to write data files or digital media files, such as an MP3, in just a couple of minutes. The burning utility included in the iMac's operating system is not as fancy as third-party programs, but is perfectly capable of writing music files to a disc.

Instructions

1. Insert the DVD or CD into the optical drive on the side of the iMac.

2. Click the "Open in Finder" option in the dialog window that appears. A "Disc" icon will appear on your desktop.

3. Double-click the "Disc" icon to display an empty folder associated with the DVD or CD. Drag the MP3 files you want to burn into the folder.

4. Click "File" on the menu bar and click "Burn." Click "Burn" in the dialog window that appears to begin writing the MP3 to the disc. Your computer will eject the disc once the burn is complete.

References

• Apple: iMac - Specifications
• Apple: Mac OS X 10.6 Help: Burning a CD or DVD