Instructions apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and macOS.
Is There a Remedy for Scratched CDs?
However, transferring songs from scratched CDs doesn’t always go as planned.
However, even if the iTunes software rips the tracks without complaining, there could still be problems.
When you play the digital music files, you might find they aren’t perfect.
These sound imperfections are because the laser in the CD/DVD drive can’t read the data correctly.
However, there’s always a chance that the encoding process won’t be perfect.
Enabling this feature uses these codes in combination with the read data to correct any errors.
Processing this extra data takes longer, but your rip will be more accurate.
By default, iTunes disables error correction in the rip options.
This is because it can take longer to copy a CD.
However, when dealing with scratched CDs, this feature can mean the difference between success and failure.
To enable this feature, follow the steps below.
Below is how you access Preferencesfor Windows and macOS.
Enabling Error Correction
The key to a successful CD rip is to enable error correction in iTunes.
If not already in theGeneralsection in preferences, switch to this by selecting the menu tab.
Check the box next toUse Error Correction When Reading Audio CDs.
Tips
If error correction didn’t make good copies of your CDs, try these fixes:
