CNET Editors' review
This one-trick pony offers little extra functionality, but it does its job well enough and costs nothing. The application makes quick work of converting MP3s to uncompressed WAV files, and the interface is simple: just drag and drop files directly from Windows Explorer. You won't, however, find any special options for the WAV format besides the abilities to set the output folder and to add volume normalization. Also, you'll have to find additional software to burn audio CDs from WAV files. However, since the program is completely free, we can see how users new to the world of digital audio might appreciate MP3 to WAV Decoder's focused, no-frills approach.
Publisher's Description
From MThree Development:
MP3 to WAV Decoder is a conversion tool that can simplify the process of burning CDs. The basic function is to create burnable WAV files from MP3 audio files. You can preview MP3s before decoding them and display ID3 information on the fly. Additional features allow you to eliminate corrupt MP3 files, normalize the outputted WAV files for consistent volume, and add unlimited files for quick-batch conversion.
More Popular Rippers & Converting Software downloads
- FreeRIP
31,182 downloads
- Easy CD-DA Extractor
30,731 downloads
- 123 DVD Converter
13,516 downloads
- AoA Audio Extractor Basic
12,103 downloads
- Free M4a to MP3 Converter
11,372 downloads
-
All versions:
1.9 starsout of 54 votes
-
Current version:
2.2 starsout of 32 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
-
"Doesn't work at all"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
It didn't cost anything
Cons
Didn't work - gave error during conversion, program crashed and resultant WAV file was very distorted. Same MP3 file converted fine with Audacity.
Summary
Rubbish
-
"does what it supposed to do"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
does what it supposed to do
batch processing possible
normalizing possibleCons
processes only 1 file at a time
no extended options like file renaming, adding or removing silences
Only converts mp3 to wav, nothing else.Summary
small program, which could easily be made as a standalone executable, instead of installing in windows.
So far no spyware detected by Norton Anti Virus, and runs perfectly fine on a windows XP!
I don't particularly like these type of small files to be installed on an operating system, as they clutter the system.
It would have been better to create a single exec file that would do this action.
It would be nice if the program supported direct show filters, so that all installed codecs can be used to de/encode files to the other format.
It would be a good program if I could directly encode mp3 to ogg for instance. I use this program mainly to encode mp3 to ogg, or flac to ogg, with wav as a middle process, as I don't have software that can do this function.
doing things this way gets it rid of tags.
Updated on Feb 25, 2011 -
"this program sucks"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
fast install
Cons
tried three time kept getting an error message and need to close program
Summary
it sucks why down load a basic program that simply does not run at all
-
"Program does not work"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
It installs correctly
Cons
The program crashes everytime I use it
Summary
I dislike this program because it does not work. It crashes
-
"So simple to use, does exactly what it says on th tin"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
quickly converts files
Cons
very basic
-
". I used it once now it will not run."
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
Fast and easy
Cons
Whenever I try to decode I receive a message that there is a problem.
Summary
Can't tell. The software needs to work more than once.
-
"Worked well for my limited requirements"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
Being able to test its suitability before considering purchase
Cons
It was a bit of a bother having to download both MP3 to WAV and also WAV to MP3.
Summary
Would recommend it to friends needing similar assistance.
-
"Looks like it could be a good program"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
Looks good, clean, simple to use, no frills
Cons
It just doesn't work. Says "Converting" yet the final converted file size is 0kb
Summary
Could be good but just doesn't work
-
"It works, and does whar it says it will"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
easy to use, fast, no crapware.
Cons
like I said it works easily, the ease of use is cool. I Run NORTON, didn't see a trojan but that doesn't mean there is not one.
Summary
I was looking for a program to make older cds recognize the mp3 although this wasn't what I needed there was no adware etc...
-
"i really appreciate"
Version: MP3 to WAV Decoder 2.5
Pros
what else one requires to have a sofware like THIS ONE
Cons
should thre be a provision of Converting CD_RAM
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
See more CNET content tagged:
Previous Versions:
