answersLogoWhite

0

Is ripping a CD illegal

Updated: 10/3/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

No, it's just illegal to redistribute the ripped CD

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

It depends. First off, it's OK if it's just for personal use. But if your trying to sell it, then it's illegal. Hope I could be of some help.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is ripping a CD illegal
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is it illegal to rent a CD from a library put it on itunes then burn a CD?

It is not illegal to borrow a CD from the library and listen to it.It is a copyright violation to make a copy of the music by ripping it to iTunes. It is also illegal to burn the music files to another CD.


Is ripping CD's illegal?

yes. Actually no it's not. A long as you don't share the mp3s or let someone borrow the CD to rip it as well.


CD ripping refers to what?

Taking something off a CD: If you went to a shop, bought a CD, then put all the tracks from the CD to your computer that would be CD Ripping (ripping the data of your CD) it also could happen with DVD's.


Is ripping music from a CD to a device safe?

As long as you have bought the CD or content on the CD, or own the content on it, then it is perfectly safe. But if you have illegally downloaded it, then 1. it is illegal, and 2. it is most likely very unsafe and can cause viruses.


Does ripping damage the computer?

if you mean ripping cd's then no, it should not damage your computer at all


If you rip a CD can you get a virus?

No, you can't get a virus from ripping a CD. Viruses come from bad downloads and websites on the internet, and CDs and CD ripping does not use or require the use of the internet.


Does ripping a DVD disc damage it or is it like ripping a CD onto the computer?

It is safe it does not hurt it


What is the point of using a CD ripping service?

The point of using a CD ripping service is to have digital tracks of songs and albums that one owns. This helps ensure that one can burn the tracks to as many cd's as they choose.


Can you download your CD music to a mp3?

Yes, there are many programs available. The generic term is "ripping a cd"


What happens to the CD after you ripped it to your library?

Nothing. "Ripping" is actually no more strenuous to a CD than playing it.


What is ripping an audio file?

Ripping is the process of copying the audio or video data from one media form, such as DVD or CD to a hard disk. So if you had a CD and you wanted to put it on your computer you would "rip it" to your computer.


Is it illegal to buy a CD make a copy of it then sell the CD?

yes it is illegal