How to create an MP3 CD with iTunes

Sidenote: This should work with iTunes 10 and below.

In this instructable, you will learn how to make an MP3 CD with iTunes.

But, why would you want to make an MP3 CD? We'll the fact is normal CDs can only store/play up to 80 minutes of music. MP3 CDs can play music for as long as you like so you can fill up the memory on your MP3 CD. Plus most CD players and car CD players support MP3 CDs. So no more talking and lets roll!

The Requirements for this instructable are:

• iTunes for Windows or Mac (download and install it here)
• A CD drive/burner
• Blank CD-Rs or CD-RWs
• MP3 files (songs in MP3 format)

Time needed:

• Time Varies
• From a few minutes to a few hours creating your ultimate playlist
• A few minutes to adjust the settings

Step 1 Insert a Blank CD

Insert a Blank CD into your CD burner/drive.

There are two types of blank CDs you can use for burning an MP3 CD. You can use one.

• CD-Rs (CD-recordable). With CD-Rs you can burn a file onto a CD, but you cannot erase it. CD-Rs come in 650MB, 700MB, and 800MB capacities.
• CD-RWs (CD-rewritable) are like huge-capacity floppy disks. They allow users to add and delete files over and over. Be aware that CD-RWs are less reliable than CD-Rs and may not be compatible with the CD drive you are using.

Comments

[Phil B]

Thanks. I burn CDs from iTunes only periodically. I keep forgetting how to do it, although I am usually burning MP3 files to WAV discs so I can play them in my not-MP3 compatible car CD player. I make notes on what I have done, but later find I should have added more detail. Most of the time I am burning Podcasts I have downloaded. I also have a personal CD player that is MP3 compatible.