FreeRip MP3 Converter 5.7.1
Description
FreeRIP MP3 Converter is a powerful and easy-to-use audio converter that allows you to convert CDs to various audio formats, including MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV and WMA. It also works as an MP3 converter that can convert MP3 to WAV, OGG to MP3, WMA to MP3 and WAV to FLAC. With FreeRIP's intuitive user interface and advanced features such as the ability to rip multiple CD tracks into a single file or search shortcut menu for images, videos and lyrics; it is the perfect tool for music lovers who want high-quality sound without any hassle.
One of the most impressive features of FreeRIP is its ability to integrate an MP3 tag editor that can handle both ID3 v1 and v2 tags. This means that you can easily edit your music files' metadata with ease. Additionally, FreeRIP supports CD-Text and online CD databases for automatic metadata downloading. You can download track data from famous freedb.org or use its exclusive FreeRIP CD DB which is a user-maintained database offering additional fields.
FreeRIP offers users multiple language options such as English, Italian, German Spanish Portuguese French making it accessible worldwide. The software has two versions: FreeRip Basic (free) or upgradeable Pro version (paid). The Pro version offers advanced features like multi-core optimization allowing maximum speed possible while running at higher priority.
Another great feature of this software is its ability to burn audio CDs using newly Burn Audio CD feature in both versions of the software - Basic & Pro - free of charge! This makes it easy for users who want physical copies of their favorite songs without having any additional software installed on their computer.
The main window in FreeRip has two parts: one part lists all tracks on your selected media source while another part provides specific information about each track such as artist name album title year genre etc., making it easier than ever before when searching through large collections quickly!
Overall if you're looking for an easy-to-use yet powerful audio converter with advanced features like multi-core optimization then look no further than FreeRip!
Review
FreeRIP extracts and converts your audio tracks, as well as detecting CD and song info and making all of that info editable right from the interface. It's easy to start right up with FreeRIP, which supports the most common audio formats--MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, and WAV. It can also convert files between any of those formats, play your audio files, and edit tags. With the release of version 4.0, the app now adds burning audio CDs to the mix of features that free users can access.
FreeRIP's bare-bones interface is set up for easy access and maneuverability. You won't find any unnecessary ornamentation, wizards, or other doodads to get in the way of ripping, converting, tagging, and burning. Since the name is FreeRip, I decided to see how its extracting features worked first, especially to see how the product compares to our standard top free ripping software choices.
I was a bit underwhelmed. While FreeRIP doesn't make you hunt down the necessary LAME encoder to convert CDs to MP3, customizing the output isn't as easy as in other rippers. Clicking the "Settings" buttons, all the way to the right, will bring up a tab-based interface. Under the "Output" tab, you can customize bitrate, stereo setting, and tagging format, but it's not the most logical interface. Also, ripping a standard 45-minute CD at 320kbps CBR took more than a minute longer on FreeRip (5:52) compared to Foobar (3:51) or iTunes (3:58)(Download.com's top two free picks for Best Windows Apps for Music).
The interface uses a tall "ribbon" at the top that includes the majority of the program's functionality, such as choosing the Ripper, Tagger, or Converter, but then those selections are repeated in the standard File/View menus as well. Oddly, the "Burn Disc" feature is a separate button. It's not exactly clear how to add tracks to burn to a CD, nor is there any instruction in the linked user manual, which is disappointing since burning audio CDs is the big new feature in version 4.0. I managed to burn a mix by dragging and dropping from Windows Explorer into the tagger
FreeRip includes a fairly mild but persistent reminder to upgrade to the paid version of the app, which promises faster ripping and burning speeds, but it's hard to imagine paying for performance that other apps provide for free. FreeRip also includes a Spigot toolbar in its installer that must be "declined" to opt-out. FreeRip does what it promises to do fairly well, but there's nothing that stands out as fantastic. Stability was also an issue in my testing, as the program crashed fairly regularly and I was unable to use any of the Search, Videos, or Shopping features.
Full spec
Publisher | GreenTree Applications |
Publisher site | http://www.greentreeapps.ro/en |
Release date | 2018-05-30 |
Date added | 2019-04-07 |
Category | MP3 & Audio Software |
Sub category | Rippers & Converting Software |
Version | 5.7.1 |
Os requirements | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10 |
Requirements | None |
Price | Free |
Downloads per week | 22 |
Total downloads | 12096869 |
Comments:
Great software! Easy to use and converts MP3 files quickly.
I agree, Michael! FreeRip MP3 Converter is really efficient.
I have tried several MP3 converters, but this one is by far the best.
Thanks for the recommendation, Kevin. I'll give it a try!
Does it support batch conversion?
Yes, David. FreeRip MP3 Converter allows batch conversion of multiple files at once.
That's really convenient! Saves a lot of time.
I've encountered some issues with the software crashing occasionally.
John, have you updated to the latest version? I haven't experienced any crashes.
No, I haven't updated yet. I'll try that and see if it solves the crashing problem. Thanks, Sarah!
Is there any adware bundled with this software?
Emily, I've been using FreeRip MP3 Converter for a while now, and I can confirm that there is no adware bundled with it.
Does it have support for various audio formats?
Yes, David. FreeRip MP3 Converter supports multiple audio formats, including WAV, FLAC, and OGG.
That's great to hear! It's always good to have flexibility in audio formats.
I mainly use it for converting my CDs to MP3 files. Works flawlessly!
Sarah, that's a great use case for this software. It's one of the smoothest CD to MP3 converters I've used.
Can it keep ID3 tags during the conversion process?
Yes, Emily. FreeRip MP3 Converter preserves ID3 tags, including artist, album, and song title.
I'm glad to hear that. It can be such a hassle to manually add all the ID3 tags after conversion.
Does it have any advanced options for MP3 encoding settings?
Yes, David. FreeRip MP3 Converter offers various MP3 encoding options like bit rate and channel mode.
I really appreciate having control over the encoding settings. It allows me to customize the output quality.
Agreed, Sarah. Being able to choose the desired bit rate and channel mode is a big plus.
Is the software free to use? Any limitations?
FreeRip MP3 Converter is free to use with no limitations. You can enjoy all the features without any cost.
That's fantastic! It's hard to find good free software without restrictions these days.
I believe there is a paid version available as well, right?
Yes, David. There is a paid version called FreeRip Pro, which offers additional features like CD burning and advanced ripping.
For basic MP3 conversion needs, the free version is more than sufficient.
I'm impressed with all the positive feedback. I'll definitely give FreeRip MP3 Converter a try!
You won't be disappointed, Emily! It's a reliable and user-friendly software.
Agreed, Laura. FreeRip MP3 Converter has become my go-to tool for all my audio conversion needs.
Does it have a simple and intuitive interface?
Yes, John. The interface of FreeRip MP3 Converter is straightforward and easy to navigate.
That's great! A user-friendly interface makes the whole conversion process much smoother.
Are there any significant downsides to using this software?
David, one minor downside is that it lacks some advanced editing features compared to other dedicated audio editing software.
However, FreeRip MP3 Converter is primarily designed for quick and efficient MP3 conversion, so it may not be an issue for most users.
Even with its limitations, the software fulfills its purpose excellently.
That's true, Sarah. If you're looking for a reliable and straightforward MP3 converter, this is a top choice.
I'm glad I discovered FreeRip MP3 Converter. It has made my audio conversion tasks much easier.
I'm excited to try it out! Thanks for all the insights, everyone.
You're welcome, Emily! Enjoy using FreeRip MP3 Converter.
Let us know if you have any questions or need further assistance, Emily!
I'm sure you'll find FreeRip MP3 Converter to be a valuable tool, Emily. Happy converting!
Absolutely, Emily! Feel free to reach out if you need any help.
You won't regret trying FreeRip MP3 Converter, Emily. It's reliable and efficient.
Good luck with your audio conversions, Emily. FreeRip MP3 Converter will get the job done.
Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice! I'm excited to start using FreeRip MP3 Converter.