How to Rip MP3s from an Audio CD with iTunes

Last Updated: June 3, 2021

Ripping an audio CD to an MP3 format is the most common method for transferring music. It's a straightforward process made all the easier by following these easy steps!

Steps

1
Launch iTunes. Click the iTunes icon in the dock.
2
Choose iTunes, then select "Preferences".

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3
Click the "Import Settings" button.
4
Choose "MP3" Encoder from the" Import Using" pop-up menu.
5
Choose "High Quality" (160 kbps) from the "Setting" pop-up menu. Click OK.
- This bit rate setting provides the best compromise between quality and file size.
6
Load an audio CD into your computer.
7
Clear the check box of any song that you do not want to import from the CD.
- All songs on the CD have a check box next to their title by default.
8
Click the "Import CD" button. Your songs will begin to transfer.
- Once the import is complete, check that the songs have transferred properly. Your MP3 player is now ready with its new set of tunes!