fre:ac - free audio converter
fre:ac is a free audio converter and CD ripper for macOS that helps you convert music files and extract tracks from audio CDs.
What is fre:ac - free audio converter?
fre:ac is a native audio conversion and CD ripping app for macOS and other desktop platforms. It helps users convert music files between common audio formats and rip audio CDs to files they can store, organize, or play on other devices. The app supports formats such as MP3, M4A/AAC, FLAC, WMA, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, and others, making it useful for managing mixed music libraries or preparing files for compatible players. It can preserve folder and filename structure during larger library conversions, and it can look up album and track information from online CD databases when ripping discs. fre:ac also supports metadata tagging and offers advanced options for users who want more control over encoding and output settings. Published by Robert Kausch, it is aimed at anyone who wants a straightforward desktop tool for audio conversion and CD extraction.
Key features
- Convert audio files between formats such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, WAV, and more
- Rip audio CDs to digital files on your Mac
- Look up album and track information from online CD databases while ripping
- Keep folder and filename structure when converting larger music libraries
- Edit or write audio metadata tags for supported formats
- Use advanced encoding and output options when you need more control
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
fre:ac is a legitimate desktop audio utility for converting music files and ripping audio CDs. It typically needs access only to the audio files and discs you choose to work with, plus normal file save locations for exported music. That access is expected for its purpose. As with any converter or ripper, review output settings before starting large jobs so you do not accidentally overwrite files or create copies in the wrong format or quality level.
Recommendation: Keep fre:ac if you use it to convert audio files or rip CDs on your Mac. If you no longer need those tasks, you can remove it like other user-installed apps without affecting macOS beyond losing its conversion and ripping features.
Common paths
/Applications/freac.app
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