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ACDR review

Free#20 of 31 in Audio CD Ripping Software

A free Windows CD ripper with normalization, tagging, and lossless-format exports.

7.2/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

ACDR is Windows desktop software for extracting tracks from audio CDs and saving them in supported formats. Its three-step workflow selects tracks, configures output options, and writes files. It suits Windows users who want batch ripping, normalization, and metadata tagging without a non-commercial fee or time limit. The vendor describes the software as donationware for non-commercial use, while commercial users can contact FMJ-Software about licensing.

The feature set goes beyond basic track extraction. Users can optionally apply jitter and scratch correction, merge consecutive tracks, or select time ranges. Replay Gain and EBU R128 normalization are supported, as is CD de-emphasis correction. ACDR can write metadata tags and embedded album cover art, and automatically construct filenames and folder organization. Listed output formats include FLAC, APE, WAV, WMA Lossless, and WavPack; the product details also name WAV, FLAC, APE, and WavPack. These options make it a useful fit when file organization and lossless output matter alongside ripping.

The limits are mainly platform and metadata scope. ACDR is listed for Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista, and as a desktop deployment; it is not a cross-platform choice. gnudb.org is its listed metadata source, so buyers who need a broader metadata ecosystem should compare alternatives. The vendor cites optional jitter and scratch correction as the basis for secure ripping. Choose ACDR if you want a focused Windows ripper with normalization and tagging for non-commercial use; look elsewhere if you need another platform or broader metadata-source coverage.

ACDR pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Normalizes with Replay Gain or EBU R128 and supports CD de-emphasis.
    • Exports FLAC, APE, WAV, WavPack, and other listed formats.
    • Offers batch ripping, optional jitter and scratch correction, and tagging.
  • Where it doesn't
    • Windows desktop only, with no listed support beyond Windows.
    • gnudb.org is the only listed metadata source.
    • Free donationware is for non-commercial use; commercial users need licensing.

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