Creating MP3 Files Overview

The core MP3 Encoder workflow — four steps to turn any supported audio file into an MP3.

MP3 Encoder makes it simple to convert your audio files into MP3s. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Add Files to the Queue

Drag your source audio files onto MP3 Encoder to add them to the queue. Files can also be added using a number of different methods.

Dragging audio files onto the MP3 Encoder window to add them to the queue

2. Edit the Metadata (optional)

Press the Metadata button to bring up the Metadata Editor and start entering or editing information about your audio files.

MP3 Encoder Metadata Editor window showing track title, artist, album, and artwork fields

3. Configure Your Output Settings

MP3 Encoder offers a wide range of settings for your MP3 files. For a detailed description of every option, see the section on the main interface.

MP3 Encoder output settings pulldowns for Bitrate Mode, Bitrate, Quality, Stereo Mode, and Sample Rate

4. Press Encode

Press the Encode button to begin the conversion process. By default, output files are written to your Music folder. You can also set a custom output directory and file name in the preferences.