Burning an audio CD on a PC is fairly straightforward, especially if you’re using Windows and have a CD/DVD writer. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

What You Need

  • A blank CD-R (or CD-RW if you want to reuse it)

  • A PC with a CD/DVD drive

  • Audio files (MP3, WAV, WMA, etc.)

  • CD burning software (Windows has built-in tools, or you can use free software)

Option 1: Using Windows Media Player (Built-In Tool)

Step-by-Step:

  1. Insert a blank CD-R into your CD drive.

  2. Open Windows Media Player.

  3. Click the “Burn” tab (top right).

  4. Drag and drop the songs you want into the Burn List.

    • Make sure it says “Audio CD” (not data CD) in the burn options.

  5. Click “Start Burn”.

You can burn about 70–80 minutes of music on a standard audio CD.

Option 2: Using iTunes (if installed)

Note: Works only if you’ve imported music into iTunes.

  1. Create a playlist with the songs you want.

  2. Insert a blank CD.

  3. Right-click the playlist and select “Burn Playlist to Disc”.

  4. Choose “Audio CD”, then click “Burn”.

Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Use CD-R discs for best compatibility with older CD players.

  • Make sure files are not DRM-protected (some music from streaming services may not burn).

  • Don’t exceed 80 minutes of total playtime.

  • Use WAV files for best audio quality, though MP3s work too.