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How to Record Songs From a CD Into One File

If you want to rip and enjoy an entire CD without having to listen to multiple tracks or upload multiple files into a single podcast file, you'll need to know how to record songs from a CD into one file. Free audio editing programs such as Audacity and Merge MP3 allow users to combine multiple MP3 files into one MP3 file. You can record songs from a CD into one file by ripping them onto your computer and merging them together using an audio editing program.

Things You'll Need

  • CD
  • CD ripping program
  • Audio editing program
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Instructions

    • 1

      Download an audio editing program such as Audacity or Merge MP3, if you don't already have one, and install it on your computer.

    • 2

      Download a CD ripping program such as FreeRIP or Windows Media Player, if you don't already have one, and install it on your computer.

    • 3

      Open your CD ripping program and change the format of your rip settings to MP3.

    • 4

      Insert the CD you want to record into one file. Rip the files onto your computer.

    • 5

      Open your audio editing program.

    • 6

      Click on "File" and select the option to add files. Locate the MP3s of the CD you ripped and double-click on them to add them to your project playlist.

    • 7

      Arrange the MP3s into the order of your preference.

    • 8

      Click on "File" and select the option to export your project playlist as an MP3 file. Enter the name of your MP3 file and click on the "Save" button.

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