PowerEnc for Windows

Name: PowerEnc
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
Author: Benware

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

PowerEnc is a powerful audio utility that handles encoding, transcoding, and ripping. It supports numerous encoders, tags, and even album art, streamlining your audio workflow.

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Pros
- Supports a wide range of encoders and profiles.
- Integrates with FreeDB for CD metadata.
- Includes an online cover art search feature.
- Manages external taggers for new formats.
- Supports Windows ACM encoders.
Cons
- Requires separate download for AAC/MP4 decoding plugin.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 27, 2011

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.4a

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 10,130

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

5/5

6 User Votes

Really solid software
DrStone7October 2, 2008
Pros
Easy to use, does what is says, efficient applicaton, and best of all its FREE.
Cons
It would be nice to have a few more function like ability to convert and burn to a CD all in one step, but for a free tool I am very happy.
Summary
Good tool that does what it says. More software should be like this; simple and functional.
It´s all you need in a program of its kind.
sueli monteiroSeptember 11, 2008
Pros
It´s exatly what I was looking for; a freeware, good enough to do the job. It´s fast, light and most important for me, you can drag the files into it. Other programs only rip from the Cd.
Cons
What took me so long to find it.
Summary
Simple & Perfect!
XxtayceSeptember 7, 2008
Pros
This program does exactly what it says it does, no surprises, AND it's free!
Cons
What's not to like?
Summary
I love this program. Best choice for minimalists, works properly and fast.
td22March 21, 2008
Pros
- Simple interface, very easy to use - Reads: CDs, wav, mp3, wma, ogg, mpc, flac, ofr, alac, ape, mp+, ofs, spx, tta, wv, ... - Writes: wav, mp3, ogg, mpc, flac, ofr - Individual encoders and decoders can be added
Cons
- Files are chosen either by open directory/ open file/ drag'n'drop. An integrated file browser would be nice
Summary
quick, easy, and free.
daleash4449March 30, 2007
Pros
100% made my day.
Cons
Summary
Just tried it. Exactly what I needed.
tensevenJanuary 6, 2007
Pros
Good stuff. Easy to use. Clean interface. Biggest plus for me: Transfers tags during transcoding as well. Keep in mind that I just now downloaded and used the app. I have not extensively tested it.
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Developer’s Description

By Benware

Encode, transcode, and rip audio files.

PowerEnc is a small but powerfull audiotool, which combines encoder, transcoder and ripper. You can encode your files or audio-cds with any stdin compatible encoder (like lame.exe). Get audio-cd infos from FreeDB and save them in your favourite tag-format (Id3v1, Id3v2, Apev2 or OggComment). Get album covers from the internet (with the integrated online-cover-searcher) and add them to the tag of your encoded files. Use external taggers for new tag formats (like mp4-tags). Encoder profiles for Lame, Ogg-Vorbis, NeroAAC, Faac, Musepack, Flac and OptimFrog make it easy to edit the encoder configs. If you want to use other encoders you can create your own profiles. Decoders for nearly all popular audio-formats are included. PowerEnc also supports your Windows ACM encoders. Please note that you have to download the "Bass aac decoder-plugin" from the Internet if you want to transcode aac or mp4 files.

Version 2.32 adds support for external taggers and decoder management.

PowerEnc for Windows

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