Exact Audio Copy (EAC): Powerful CD ripping software for lossless WAV conversion & encoding into MP3, FLAC and more. Customize your audio workflow!
Exact Audio Copy (EAC) is a popular software application designed for creating high-quality copies of audio CDs, converting them into uncompressed WAV files that can then be transcoded to formats like MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WavPack, or FLAC using external encoders. EAC excels at handling potentially problematic CD rips by employing advanced technologies such as multi-reading with verification and AccurateRip, which automatically compares the user’s copy with other known good rips, minimizing errors caused by scratches and jitter. It also supports freedb library integration for metadata management, automatic cue sheet creation including gap information, track attributes, ISRC codes, and CD-Text, and features a built-in wave editor for convenient audio manipulation. EAC is primarily designed for use with CD-compliant, uncompressed 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo samples.
