XLD
XLD is a macOS audio utility for ripping CDs and converting lossless audio files into other formats while preserving track and metadata handling.
What is XLD?
XLD is a native Mac audio utility from Tmkk for decoding, converting, and playing a wide range of lossless audio formats. It is commonly used to convert files such as FLAC, Apple Lossless, Monkey's Audio, WavPack, and WAV into other formats for playback or archiving. The app can also split a single audio image into separate tracks using cue sheets, which is especially useful for album rips and live recordings. In addition to file conversion, XLD can rip audio CDs and save tracks or full disc images with cue sheets. Users who manage music libraries, preserve CD collections, or prepare files for different players and workflows will find it particularly useful on macOS. XLD also includes a command-line tool inside its archive for users who want to automate audio conversion tasks.
Key features
- Convert lossless audio files into formats such as WAV, AIFF, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AAC, MP3, and Opus
- Rip audio CDs to individual tracks or full disc images with cue sheets
- Split album image files into separate tracks using external or embedded cue sheets
- Play supported lossless audio files directly within the app
- Preserve and work with metadata during audio conversion workflows
- Use the included command-line tool for scripted or automated conversions
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
XLD is a legitimate macOS audio conversion and CD ripping tool. Its normal behavior is consistent with that purpose, including reading audio files, writing converted output, and accessing optical drives when ripping CDs. Review any third-party encoder or decoder plug-ins before installing them, since plug-ins extend the app beyond its built-in features.
Recommendation: Keep XLD if you use it for CD ripping, lossless conversion, or cue-based track splitting on your Mac. If you no longer use it, you can remove the app and any optional plug-ins without affecting macOS itself, though you may want to keep your converted music files and custom settings.
Common paths
/Applications/XLD.app
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/XLD
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/jp.tmkk.XLD.plist
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