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.

Step 7 of 10Check tags and cover image
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7
Step 7

Check tags and cover image

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.

  • Before ripping, check artist, title, year, genre, and track names in the main EAC window.
  • Add reasonable cover art if you have it, but do not let cover art replace physical scans. Scans are still preferred for archive documentation.
  • For multi-disc sets, check disc number and total disc fields before ripping.
NMP note: Correct tags save staff time, but source images and identifiers are still required for strong submissions.
Exact Audio Copy setup screenshot for Check tags and cover image
Main EAC track window with metadata and cover image loaded.
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.