Secure CD ripping with repeatable verification
EZ CD Audio Converter is designed to identify unreliable CD reads and document the extraction process. Use it to create lossless FLAC or WAV archives, or save smaller MP3 and AAC copies after ripping. The secure mode offers advanced error detection and optional verification.
Accurate reading
Detect read, synchronization and data errors, with optional C2 reporting from compatible CD drives.
Verified results
Optional two-pass extraction reads every sector again and compares CRC checksums between passes.
Ready to enjoy
Save music with editable tags, embedded cover art and a choice of lossless or compressed formats.
Two-pass audio extraction and CRC comparison
Secure ripping checks for problems caused by scratches, dirt and drive limitations. A second, independent read can identify inconsistent data rather than silently treating every initial read as correct.
Built for accurate CD extraction
With Error Detection enabled, EZ CD Audio Converter monitors the CD audio stream for read, synchronization and data errors. Compatible drives can also supply C2 error information, helping to identify problem areas.
Detailed ripping logs record disc and drive settings, as well as exact positions of detected read, data and verification errors.
First read
Read each audio sector and calculate its CRC checksum.
Independent second read
Bypass drive caching and read the audio a second time.
Compare and report
Matching CRCs establish that both passes returned identical data; mismatches are reported in the rip log.
Advanced CD ripping features
- Lossless FLAC and WAV output preserves successfully extracted PCM samples
- Read, synchronization and data error detection
- C2 error reporting on compatible drives
- Two-pass CRC verification with drive-cache bypass
- Detailed logs with precise error positions
- CD-Text, ISRC, UPC/EAN and track pre-gap reading
- Pre-emphasis detection and optional de-emphasis with 24-bit output
- HDCD detection and optional decoding to 24-bit audio
- Single-file disc images and CUE sheets preserving disc layout
Rip CDs to FLAC, MP3, WAV, AAC and more.
Choose an output format to suit a music archive, high-fidelity playback or space-efficient portable listening. The integrated converter can also process existing audio files while preserving metadata and artwork.
For a faithful music archive
Preserve the original CD audio samples without lossy compression. Ideal for archival copies and high-quality playback.
For efficient everyday listening
Create compact music files suited to phones, portable players and large digital music libraries.
More than just CD audio
The audio converter additionally supports high-resolution PCM, DSD conversion and a broad range of other audio file formats. Full input and output format lists are available under Technical details.
Automatic CD metadata and cover art.
Retrieve album, artist, track title and cover art information from online music databases before extracting the disc. Review or edit the results and save the information directly into the finished music files.
Multiple sources. Better metadata coverage.
Disc metadata can be loaded automatically or searched manually to review alternative matches. Album art can be embedded in audio files or saved as a separate image.
Rip, convert and burn in one application.
EZ CD Audio Converter combines CD ripping, audio file conversion, metadata tools and disc burning in a consistent Windows workflow.
High-quality audio conversion
Convert from more than 60 audio and video file formats. High-quality sample-rate and DSD conversion, advanced metadata editing and up to 64 parallel converters support large libraries.
Disc burning
Create Audio CDs, MP3 CDs and data CDs/DVDs. Burn Audio CD images from CUE sheets, add CD-Text, and create or burn ISO disc images with ISO-9660/Joliet and UDF file systems.
Built-in audio codecs
Codecs are included with the application; no separate downloads are needed. High-resolution processing supports 32-bit floating-point audio or greater accuracy in the included codecs.
Batch library management
Batch-convert large music collections, retain artwork and tags, organize filenames and use the built-in metadata support tools.
Detailed audio format support.
The complete source and destination format lists, precision tables and processing limits are grouped below to keep the page easy to scan. Expand the section needed.
Convert audio files to
Supported output extensions
xHE-AAC™ is a trademark of Fraunhofer and is registered in Germany, the United States and other countries.
Convert audio files from
Supported input extensions
The integrated codecs work with high-resolution audio. This avoids unnecessary intermediate quantization when processing hi-res sources or transcoding between lossy formats.
Lossy and DSD encoder precision
| Encoder | Input bit depth | Encoder precision |
|---|---|---|
| AAC-LC & HE-AAC (v2) | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| xHE-AAC | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| MP3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| DSD | 32-bit floating point | 64-bit floating point |
| Vorbis | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Opus | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Musepack | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| AC3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
Lossy and DSD decoder precision
| Decoder | Output bit depth | Decoder precision |
|---|---|---|
| AAC-LC & HE-AAC (v2) | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| xHE-AAC | 32-bit | 32-bit |
| MP3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| DSD | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Vorbis | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Opus | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| Musepack | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
| AC3 | 32-bit floating point | 32-bit floating point |
Lossless PCM codecs
Lossless PCM codecs including FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, AIFF, APE, AU, TTA and W64 retain the source bit depth (up to 64-bit floating point) in the default “Auto” mode, unless specified otherwise.
Explore EZ CD Audio Converter.
See the audio converter, CD ripper and disc burning tools in action.
Frequently asked questions.
What is CD ripping?
CD ripping extracts music digitally from an audio CD and saves its tracks as audio files on a computer. Lossless formats such as FLAC, WAV and Apple Lossless preserve the CD audio data; MP3, AAC and Opus create smaller compressed files.
What makes a CD ripper secure?
Rather than simply reading each track once, a secure ripper monitors read, synchronization and data errors and can use C2 error information when a compatible drive supplies it. Unreliable reads can be identified and checked instead of going unnoticed.
How does Verify Audio work?
When enabled, Verify Audio reads every audio sector twice with drive-cache bypass, calculates CRC checksums and compares the results. A matching result confirms identical data from both passes; discrepancies are identified in the ripping log.
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