How to Convert An Audio CD Into MP3 Format

If you have a music or audio cd you would like to convert to the popular mp3 format for use in your mp3 player, this article will walk you through what is needed.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• MP3 Player
• Computer
• CD's

1. If your computer runs Windows XP or Vista, you can use Windows Media Player to convert audio or music cd's to MP3's. To do this open up Windows Media Player and if you're using Windows Media Player version 11, there is a "Rip" tab under which you can select the format of the audio cd to be converted to. Select the MP3 format.

2. Next select the bitrate which determines the quality of the mp3 file after conversion, the higher the bitrate, the more lossless the song in conversion will be. Select a bitrate based on the amount of storage your mp3 has, generally 128kbps or 192kbps is an acceptable level for use in an mp3 player.

3. Once you've changed the format to mp3 and selected the bitrate, check the tracks from the audio cd you want to convert and clip the "Rip" button to begin conversion. Once complete, copy the mp3's to your mp3 player and you are done.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow all copyright laws, you may not be able to legally copy all audio cd's.

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