How to Change CD Songs to MP3 Files

Ripping a CD to MP3 files can be done with a few simple steps.

Importing music from a CD into the MP3 audio format allows you to store the music on a computer, place it on a portable MP3 player or share it with friends. Window users can convert CD songs into MP3 files through the Windows Media Player. Mac OSX users can convert CDs into MP3s using the iTunes software. Both pieces of software are native to their respective operating systems and are installed by default.

Things You'll Need

• Windows or Mac OSX operating systems

Instructions

Windows

1. Open Windows Media Player 10 or above.

2. Insert a CD into the CD-Rom drive of your computer.

3. Click the "Rip" button at the top of the screen.

4. Choose the songs you want to change from the list provided.

5. Click the "Rip Music" button.

6. Choose "MP3" as the file format in the window that appears.

7. Click the "OK" button.

Mac OSX

1. Open the iTunes program.

2. Click on the "iTunes" menu from the toolbar at the top of the window.

3. Click the "Preferences" option from the menu that appears.

4. Choose the "Advanced" tab from the "Preferences" window.

5. Choose the "Importing" option.

6. Click "MP3 Encoder" in the Import using drop-down menu.

7. Click the "OK" button.

8. Insert a CD in the CD-Rom Drive.

9. Choose the songs you want to change from the list provided.

10. Click the "Import" button on the top right side of the screen.

References

• Microsoft.com: Quickly Rip CDs to Your Computer
• Wellesley.edu:Converting to MP3