What is ripping a CD?
Ripping a CD is simply copying music from a compact disc (CD) to a computer. There are various software tools allowing one to rip a CD in minutes. Once the music is on the computer in file form, the format can be changed to accommodate anything from creating a personal “jukebox” list, to making compilations, to transferring files to portable MP3 players. Many people who rip a CD archive the music files in a personal library on the hard disk. Over time, the music library grows. Keeping your music in an archive provides flexibility for more listening options. Soft jukeboxes, or software designed to play music, can play your current favorite tunes while you work or play on the computer. Another great reason to rip a CD is to make a new CD using only the songs you like. This is called burning a CD. In the ripping process, you can choose to only copy certain songs, or you can rip a CD in full, then leave off the tunes you don’t want when you burn the new CD. Compile CDs that only feature th
