An MP3 CD is a data CD that can hold hours of music in MP3 format. A typical blank CD, whether recordable or rewritable, can hold up to 700 MB of data. An MP3 CD, which can only be read by car CD players, computer CD drives, or standalone peripherals, contains the equivalent of six times the music of a standard audio CD.
How to burn a large music file (MP3) onto a 700MB disk?
Compact discs have steadily declined in popularity since the 2000s, but they are still useful in cars with CD players and for backing up your music library. If your car stereo system doesn't support modern features like USB ports for connecting portable devices or wireless technology like Bluetooth, you may want to consider using a compact disc to listen to music during your commute.
By creating a data CD with MP3 files, you can fit multiple albums on one disc, perfect for a long trip. This type of disc is also useful if you want to listen to audiobooks.
If you burn uncompressed songs like you would on a regular audio CD, you can fit about 80 minutes of music on a CD. However, if you use an MP3 CD, you can fit many albums on a single MP3 data CD, which can provide hours of music.
