Convert CD to DSD files [Windows Mac, User Guide 2023]

If you have many CDs, you can listen it at modern DSD DACs. Higher resolution don't improve sound quality of the recording. But you can compare playback quality of original CD and upsampled audio file.

December 3, 2023 updated

Author: Yuri Korzunov,
Audiophile Inventory's developer with 25+ year experience in digital signal processing,
author of the articles that make audio easy for beginners

How to convert CD audio to DSD files

To convert CD-audio to DSD (DSF, DFF) files:

Start AuI ConverteR software.

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Push Open dir button and select source CD.
Alternatively, you can use Open files button and select individual tracks from the compact disk.
In the left bottom of the program's main window, select target directory. Read more...
In the right middle of the program main window, select .dsf or .dff format and desirable sampling rate (DSD64, DSD128, etc.).
Push Start button and wait for the end of CD to DSD file conversion.
Converted files are placed in the target directory.

WARNING: CD to DSF, DFF conversion is supported in price configurable Modula-R and all-included PROduce-RD
For ISO tracks, DSF, DFF with lengths more 3 minutes FREE demo mute 2-second silence in the output middle

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AuI ConverteR has several price/functionality options that allow saving your budget for the required functionality. You can expand Modula-R abilities later by purchasing new modules. Unlimited-time license, major updates (... 10.x > 11.x > 12.x > ... versions) are paid.

WARNING: Modula-R modules (parts of AuI ConverteR’s functionality) are NOT compatible with Free version.
ADD-ON modules work with certain CORE modules only (see details).
The module is license key received in order email. To activate module functionality, enter its key in Modula-R executable.

All "Modula-R" modules together have "PROduce-RD"'s abilities.
Full-featured "PROduce-RD" version is like a discount on price of full module kit of "Modula-R" version.

To expand functionality, module(s) (compatible with purchased major version number) may be ordered separately.
Modula-R license cannot be replaced with PROduce-RD.

* All prices on this page are in U.S. dollars without V.A.T. and other applicable taxes and fees. The prices are recommended. Information on this page is not a public offer.