fre:ac

1.1.7 Audio converter for Windows

Daniel Gardner

Program that allows you to convert your music files between various formats with high-quality output.

Free and open source audio encoding software download, reviewed by Daniel Gardner
Compact app that allows users to rip audio CDs and perform conversion operations between file formats - Screenshot of fre:ac
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CD ripper, audio encoder and converter for MP3, MP4/M4A, Ogg Vorbis and FLAC.

Hey folks, are you on the hunt for an audio software application that can handle all of your ripping and encoding needs? Well, look no further than fre:ac! This bad boy allows you to rip audio CDs and perform all sorts of encoding operations. And let me tell you, it does it all with a whole lot of pizzazz.

Connects to the CDDB service to grab metadata about your music

One of the coolest features of fre:ac is its ability to read music from audio CDs by using the CDDB method to search for song metadata on the Internet. That means it automatically fills in any missing information and saves you time and effort. But if you want to put your personal touch on things, you can manually edit info for each song, like artist, album, and genre. Talk about customization!

Support for the common music audio formats

But wait, there's more! This software also supports a wide range of file formats, including AAC, FLAC, and MP3, just to name a few. And thanks to its built-in player, you can easily play, pause, or stop your audio selection with just a few clicks. Plus, you can even apply audio filters, create playlists and cue sheets, and edit ID3 tags. The possibilities are endless!

Advanced features

And if you're a power user who wants even more control, fre:ac has got you covered. You can specify the filename pattern, encode audio items to a single file, and even use batch processing to convert multiple items at once. Plus, during our testing, we found that fre:ac carries out tasks quickly and without any pesky errors.

To sum it up

All in all, fre:ac is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to rip audio CDs and convert tracks to various file formats. And if you're on the go, you can even download the portable version of the program. So what are you waiting for? Give fre:ac a spin today and start enjoying your audio collection like never before!

Features of fre:ac

  • Audio effects: Apply various effects to audio files.
  • Audio processing: Cut, trim and join audio files.
  • Batch conversion: Process multiple files at once.
  • CD Ripper: Extract audio tracks from CDs to your computer.
  • Command line: Control fre:ac from the command line.
  • Cover art support: Embed album art into audio files.
  • Dynamic range compressor: Compress audio files.
  • Encoders: Integrate external encoders for various formats.
  • High-quality output: Converts audio files with high quality and fast speed.
  • ID3 tag editor: Edit metadata of audio files.
  • Multi-core support: Utilize multiple processor cores simultaneously.
  • Multi-format: Convert between MP3, MP4/M4A, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, AAC and Bonk formats.
  • Open source: Fre:ac is a free, open source audio converter and CD ripper.
  • ReplayGain: Normalize audio files.
  • Unicode support: Work with Unicode filenames and tags.

Compatibility and License

fre:ac is available for free and released under the open source GPLv2 license on Windows from CD ripper software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for fre:ac should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

The BonkEnc Project accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.

What version of Windows can fre:ac run on?

fre:ac can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.


Filed under:
  1. fre:ac Download
  2. Free CD Ripper Software
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Portable Software
  5. Audio Encoding Software
fre:ac has been picked by our editors as very good.
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