How Do I Download My MP3 CD to My Computer?
If you have a bunch of MP3 files on a CD, chances are good that you may want to play them on your computer. While many CD players and some DVD players have the ability to play MP3 CDs, transferring them to your computer is the only way that you will be able to put them onto an MP3 player, such as your iPod. No matter whether you are on a PC or a Mac, it is very easy to get your MP3 files from a CD to your computer.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with a CD drive
- Media software for your operating system
- MP3 CD
Instructions
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Insert your MP3 CD into your computer's disk drive.
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Watch as the contents of your CD are displayed on your monitor. Both recent Windows and Mac operating systems automatically access any CDs or DVDs inserted into their disk drives and begin displaying their contents.
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Select the MP3s that you want to copy to your computer's hard drive. Hold down the "Control" key as you select with your mouse if you are using a PC. Hold down the Apple key as you select with your mouse if you are using a Mac. This will allow you to make multiple selections at once.
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Drag and drop those files with your mouse to the folder in which you want to store them on your computer. The files will automatically be copied.
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Open your favorite media player software and tell it to access the folder where you stored your MP3s that were on the CD. Some good media players are iTunes, Windows Media Player and RealPlayer.
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Play your newly copied MP3s back and enjoy them.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want to make a CD that is playable in any CD player, you can convert the MP3s to WAV files and burn them to a new CD. Note that this is only possible if your computer has a CD burner.
Once you have copied your MP3 files from a CD to your computer, you can easily copy them from your computer to your MP3 player. Simply follow the same procedure as above, only copying from your computer to your MP3 player that you have plugged in with a USB cable. ITunes makes this process even easier, as you can copy MP3s to different devices from within the program by following its prompts.
This method should only be used for MP3s that you have legally purchased. Do not use this method for illegal downloads.
Although MP3s do not take up a lot of space, you may want to check your hard drive to make sure you have enough room for your MP3s before you begin copying them. Do not begin copying them if you only have a minimal amount of space left, or your computer may slow down significantly or even have problems with programs crashing because of stress.
