How to Convert MP3 to CD for Free

MP3 is a compressed audio format that reduces a size of files needed to store audio recordings. It is often desirable to convert MP3 files to a conventional audio CD in order to listen to the music on any CD player---like, for example, in the car. Windows Media Player allows you to burn an audio CD from MP3 files. Windows Media Player is freely distributed with the Windows operating system.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blank CD

1. Log on to your user account in Windows XP/Vista.

2. Open Windows Media Player and insert the blank CD into the CD/DVD drive.

3. Select the tab "Burn."

4. Browse your computer using Windows Explorer to find the folder that contains MP3 files. Holding the "Ctrl" button on the keyboard, click on each MP3 file one by one to select them. Then release "Ctrl."

5. Holding the left mouse button, drag the selected MP3 files to the Windows Media Player panel on the right, which is labeled "Drag items here to create a burn list."

6. Click "Start Burn" in the right bottom corner of the Windows Media Player window. The CD will be ejected when burning is completed.

References

• "Using Microsoft Windows Media Player 11," Michael Miller, Kindle Edition, March 2007.
• File Extension .MP3 Details

Resources

• Windows Media Player