Mp3Works

Multimedia technology greatly advanced throughout the years, and this doesn’t just refer to devices used in this regard. File formats store better quality, but at the cost of disk space, while some devices can only read particular formats. In this regard, Mp3Works wants to help you decode MP3 files to easily burn them to audio CDs.

It doesn’t take a lot of time before you can see what the application is all about. A pretty intuitive window shows up on launch, with a large area which shows files you add, while the upper toolbar holds some process functions, as well as playback controls in case you want to initiate a preview before converting files.

Note that the application is only capable of processing MP3 files as input, and you can add at least one to the operation. This is done either through a drag and drop operation, or using the browse dialog to reach and select them. All items you add are enlisted according to filename, duration, as well as file size.

File selection needs to be accurate, because all items on the list get processed. However, there is the possibility to have files removed from the list in case you change your mind. The application can show information on selected files, which contains a bit more than the table.

A browse dialog shows up just before the decoding process starts so you can choose a save location for your new files. Original items remain intact, so a backup is not necessary. Output only comes under the WAV format.

To sum it up, Mp3Works isn’t really an audio post-processing application, but rather a means of converting MP3 files to WAV. Little effort is required to install and get to know the application, while the process is intuitive, and does the job as expected.