CD ripping guide

Ripping CDs with Exact Audio Copy

One focused step per page. Configure EAC for clean FLAC rips, CUE sheets, and logs that are useful for Nu-Metal Preservation review.

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Download and install EAC

Follow this step, then use the next button at the bottom. This keeps the guide readable and avoids burying important settings in one long page.

  • Download Exact Audio Copy from the current alternative servers page linked below, then run the installer.
  • Install EAC, AccurateRip, CDRDAO, CTDB, freedb metadata support, and FLAC. Skip paid metadata options unless you already use them.
NMP note: Use the updated EAC download link on this page, not the older link shown in legacy screenshots.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Download and install EAC
Installer component selection screen.
Attribution: screenshots and step structure are adapted from the original public EAC ripping guide by caaok. The EAC download button points to the current Exact Audio Copy alternative servers page.