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When ripping audio CDs to iTunes, the last track very often is much longer than the actual track, so how can I edit the MP3 file to remove the blank bit?

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CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive problem: How to edit the last MP3 file in CD ripped to iTunes to remove the blank bit

I rip CDs to iTunes. I have noticed that the last track is very often much longer than the actual track itself. I suppose that this is some kind of anti-piracy measure. How can I edit the MP3 file to remove the blank bit at the end?

Answer

If you don't know what ripping CDs to iTunes is, this video explains the process:

How to Rip Music from a CD in iTunes For Dummies -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuQmhAp9AY

Ripping a CD Using iTunes: Create Digital Music Files From Your Audio CDs -

"The fastest way to start building your music library is to import your CD collection to iTunes. It's a great way to centrally manage your music collection and keep your original CDs in a safe place. Once your CD collection has been converted into digital music files, you can synchronize them with your iPod or compatible player." -

http://mp3.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/iTunesCDrip_tut.htm

Note that some CDs use digital rights management (DRM) copy-protection technology that makes adding songs to iTunes difficult or not possible. The tutorial does not cover importing songs from CDs that are protected by DRM technology.

The extra-long last track could be the result of copy protection, but it is usually just a hidden bonus track that is part of the last track but separated from it by a long period of silence.

To cut the play length in iTunes, use the mouse or touch pad to right-click on the file and then select Get Info. Under the Options tab, place a check mark in the box beside Stop Time and change the time to when you want the track to stop.

For more control over the length and size of the file, you can try using an MP3 file editor, such as the free version of WavePad from http://www.nch.com.au/.

"Q. Is WavePad really free? Yes. We make WavePad free in the hope you will like it and buy WavePad Masters Edition in the future."

It displays the file graphically, allowing you to see where the blank section starts.

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