CDex is a free Windows program for extracting digital audio from CDs and converting WAV files to and from compressed audio. Listed encoders include MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, WMA, AAC, MP2, and WAV; supported formats also include OGA, APE, VQF, and Musepack. CDex supports batch conversion and quality controls. During ripping, it can add ID3V1 and ID3V2 tags, read album information from a local or remote CD Database, and use multi-track recording, CD-Text when the drive supports it, and jitter correction. Other features include audio normalization, external WAV conversion, and M3U and PLS playlist files. The site lists support for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Its download page offers CDex 2.24 for Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP, dates it 2020/08/12, and recommends the installer. A portable edition, version 1.77, is offered for use without installation, including from USB, flash, or cloud drives. CDex is licensed under GNU General Public License 3.
Who it is for
CDex suits Windows users who want to rip CDs, manage track tags, or convert audio between WAV and compressed formats. The portable edition is available for use without installation.
What is good
- Free and licensed under GNU General Public License 3
- Supports multiple audio formats and batch conversion
- Can read album details from a CD Database
- Portable edition can run without installation
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform
- Latest listed release is dated 2020/08/12
- CD-Text depends on drive support
Verdict
CDex offers CD ripping, tagging, and audio conversion at no listed cost. Consider its Windows-only availability and the age of the latest listed release when deciding whether it fits your setup.
Get started with CDex
- Visit the CDex website.
- Choose the installer for CDex 2.24 or the portable CDex 1.77 edition.
- Use the installer on a listed Windows version, or run the portable edition without installation.
- Insert a CD to extract its audio, or select WAV files for conversion.
- Choose a listed audio format and use available tagging, CD Database, or quality controls as needed.
Questions about CDex
Is CDex free?
Yes. Its Free plan is listed at 0.00 USD per free, and the program is licensed under GNU General Public License 3.
Which platforms does CDex support?
Windows is the listed platform. The site names Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
What audio formats does it support?
Supported formats include WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, WMA, OGG, OGA, APE, MP2, VQF, and Musepack.
Can CDex rip CDs and edit metadata?
Yes. It extracts CD audio, supports ID3V1 and ID3V2 tags, and can insert tags during ripping.
Is there a portable version?
Yes. CDex Portable 1.77 is offered for use without installation, including from USB, flash, or cloud drives.
Can I get the source code?
The site offers CDex 1.70 Beta 2 source code and describes a Subversion repository.
CDex plans and pricing
All plansCompared on audio converter software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Batch conversion
- Yes
- Supported formats
- WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, WMA, OGG, OGA, APE, MP2, VQF, Musepack
- Quality controls
- Yes
- Metadata editing
- Yes
- CD ripping
- Yes
- Cloud conversion
- No