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CDex

Free#12 of 36 in Audio Converter SoftwareAudio CD Ripping Software

CDex: A capable free choice for Windows users who need CD extraction and format conversion. Ranked #12 of 36 in Audio Converter Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows CD ripping and conversion.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free Windows CD ripping and conversion
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Batch conversion
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free and open source with WAV and compressed-audio conversion
    • CDDB, CD-Text, tags, playlists, normalization, and jitter correction
    • Supports batch conversion and multiple audio formats

  • Where it doesn't

    • Available only for Windows
    • Focused on local desktop conversion rather than cloud workflows
    • Narrower scope than broader audio converter suites

Our verdict on CDex

CDex is an open-source Windows desktop application for extracting audio CDs and converting audio files. It is designed for users who want a free local tool for ripping tracks, preserving album information, and moving between WAV and compressed formats. CD extraction supports WAV and formats including MP3, FLAC, AAC, WMA, OGG, OGA, APE, MP2, VQF, and Musepack. It also supports multiple-track recording, batch conversion, audio quality controls, metadata editing, and playlist creation.

Its strongest area is CD-focused workflow support. CDDB and CD-Text can provide album information, while ID3V1 and ID3V2 support helps manage tags. Advanced jitter correction addresses a specific concern in CD extraction, and normalization can help create more consistent playback levels. M3U and PLS playlist support adds a practical way to organize converted files. CDex is distributed under the GNU GPL and is available as an installer or portable package, giving Windows users two local setup options.

The main trade-off is scope and platform coverage. CDex runs on Windows and does not provide cloud conversion, so it is less suitable for users who need browser-based processing, broader platform access, or an online workflow. Its feature set is concentrated on CD ripping and file conversion rather than a wider media-management environment. Choose CDex if free, open-source Windows software with CD extraction, metadata, correction, and normalization matters most. Users seeking a broader converter or cloud-based workflow should consider a different type of tool.

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CDex pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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CDex fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Batch conversionYes
Supported formatsWAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, WMA, OGG, OGA, APE, MP2, VQF, Musepack
Quality controlsYes
Metadata editingYes
CD rippingYes
Cloud conversionNo
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: CDDB
PricingFree plan
Websitecdex.mu
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

CDex integrations

CDex lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • CDDB

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