freac ☆

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Description:
Audio converter and CD ripper

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: audio converter cd-ripper multimedia audio-conversion

Install: brew install --cask freac

About:
freac is a free and open-source audio converter and CD ripper for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports a wide range of audio formats including MP3, FLAC, OGG, and AAC, and features multi-threaded encoding for high performance. The tool provides advanced options like batch processing, tag editing, and integration with online databases for metadata.

Key Features:

Supports numerous audio formats (MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, etc.)
Multi-threaded encoding for fast conversion speeds
Integrated CD ripper with freedb/CDDB support
Batch processing and playlist support
Tag editing and metadata management

Use Cases:

Converting large music libraries between different audio formats
Ripping audio CDs to digital files with automatic metadata tagging

Alternatives:

XLD – XLD is macOS-specific, while freac is cross-platform
Fre:ac – This is the official Homebrew cask for the freac project

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