Portable winLAME

Encoding audio files can help you save a lot of space on the computer, especially if you have a large collection. Portable winLAME is a small app that can be used to encode this type of files in just a few easy steps.

The program’s interface is quite simple and has an intuitive layout.

A high number of files can be loaded at the same time since the program supports batch processing. It’s also possible to listen to the songs from the app’s interface. It’s possible to load a wide variety of file formats, such as WAV, OGG, MPG, WMA, M3U, MO3, CUE and many more.

After the list is complete, you may select the output module. There are several options available, such as LAME mp3 Encoder, Ogg Vorbis Encoder, Wave Output and Windows Media Audio Encoder. A target location for the new files can be defined as well.

It’s also possible to have the program delete the original tracks after the encoding is completed, to overwrite existing files and to perform various tasks when the job is complete.

You can choose one of the encoding quality settings. While some are already available, new ones can be created by choosing a quality level and the bitrate.

Since the program is completely portable, it doesn’t need to be installed on the computer and it can be launched from removable devices, such as flash drives. Also, it shouldn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.

The bottom line is that Portable winLAME is a nice tool that can be quite easy to figure out, thanks to the intuitive layout. Less experienced shouldn’t have any troubles while installing or customizing this program.