dBpoweramp CD Writer review
A free Windows burner for standard discs, gapless mixes, and MP3/WMA data CDs.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
dBpoweramp CD Writer is a free Windows desktop utility for people who need straightforward audio-disc creation. It burns standard audio CDs, creates gapless “Mix” CDs, and writes MP3 or WMA data CDs. Audio files can be turned into playable audio discs, while support for 74-, 80-, and 90-minute media helps match projects to available disc capacities. The product is aimed at solo users and small setups that want a focused rip–mix–burn workflow rather than a broad media suite.
The Free CD Writer plan includes standard audio CD burning, gapless CD burning, MP3 data CDs, and WMA data CDs. Its workflow connects ripping, arranging, and burning in one utility, which suits users preparing mixes from existing audio files. The download is free for users of dBpoweramp R13 or later, including free and registered editions. MP3 and WMA are the listed data-disc formats, and the software is deployed as a Windows desktop application.
Compatibility and maintenance are the main trade-offs. CD Writer requires a 32-bit dBpoweramp installation and is incompatible with the 64-bit version. The vendor describes it as effectively unsupported, with community support as the available channel. That makes it a practical choice for Windows users who specifically need gapless mixes or simple MP3/WMA discs and can accommodate the 32-bit requirement. Users seeking current maintenance, broader platform coverage, or wider suite capabilities should consider an alternative audio CD application instead.
dBpoweramp CD Writer pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Creates standard and gapless “Mix” audio CDs
- Burns MP3 and WMA data CDs
- Supports 74-, 80-, and 90-minute discs
- Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop only
- Effectively unsupported with community support only
- Requires 32-bit dBpoweramp and not the 64-bit version
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