Converting Wav to MP3

[jenderfazz]

Quick question: Which is the best, free program to convert .wav files to .mp3's? I have a few recordings in wav format that are over 30 megs each that could use the conversion. Thanks in advance.

[Tim__x]

My personal favorite is dB power AMP, you'll probably need to find the LAME codec from somewhere else.

[LajoieT]

YEP!!!! dbPowerAmp ( http://www.dbpoweramp.com/dmc.htm ) kicks but. It can convert just about anything to just about anything and does it damn well (the standard MP3 encoder uses LAME, but you can also download a strait LAME codec from their Codec Central - http://www.dbpoweramp.com/codec-central.htm )

[Benjamin Strange]

iTunes.

[Dave Grossman]

LAME with RazorLame front-end ( http://www.dors.de/razorlame/index.php )

I use the -alt-preset-standard preset which many people feel gives the best ratio of quality to size. I have done many experiements to try and see if I can hear the difference between the original wav file and the encoded MP3 and I haven't been able to.

- Dave

[jenderfazz]

I tried the LAME/RazorLame combo and it worked well. Thanks a lot everyone!

[Wrong Robot]

iTunes

[James Hart]

EAC (Exact Audio Copy)/LAME

http://users.pandora.be/satcp/cd2mp3-en.htm