Linux · Sound & Video
Audex
Audex is a KDE‑based CD ripper that extracts audio tracks and encodes them with metadata support.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Aktuelle Version
- 26.08.2 (8. Oktober 2026)
- Entwickler
- KDE
- Installationen
- 581 (Flathub, 30 Tage)
Was ist Audex?
Audex has been part of the KDE ecosystem for many years, offering a straightforward way to rip audio CDs on Linux. Its last release (26.08.2) came in October 2026 and it is packaged for major distributions such as Arch, Fedora and openSUSE, showing that the project is still maintained. The tool pulls track information from CDDB and MusicBrainz, automatically adding album art and tags, which makes the ripped files ready for playback on any device.
The application targets users who need a simple, graphical interface for CD extraction without the complexity of command‑line tools. It is especially useful for people moving from Windows utilities like Exact Audio Copy or Easy CD‑DA Extractor, as it provides comparable control over ripping quality and metadata lookup while integrating nicely with the KDE desktop.
In practice Audex feels lightweight and familiar to KDE users; the layout follows the classic KDE design language, and the workflow mirrors that of Windows CD rippers: insert a disc, select tracks, choose an encoder, and start ripping. While it may lack some of the deep error‑correction options of EAC, it covers the needs of most casual and semi‑serious listeners.
Ideal für: Users who want a KDE‑styled, easy‑to‑use CD ripper with automatic tagging.
Wichtige Funktionen von Audex
- Rips CD audio to lossless (FLAC, WAV) and lossy (MP3, OGG) formats
- Automatic metadata lookup via CDDB and MusicBrainz
- Album cover fetching and embedding
- Per‑track gain adjustment
- Configurable encoding presets
- Integration with KDE file dialogs and system tray
Vorteile
- Free and open source
- Simple KDE‑native UI
- Good metadata support
- Works out‑of‑the box on major distros
Nachteile
- Fewer advanced error‑correction settings than EAC
- Limited to KDE environment for best look
- No built‑in batch processing for multiple discs
Windows-Programme, die Audex ersetzt
Easy CD-DA Extractor
Exact Audio Copy (EAC)Audex unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub org.kde.audexsudo dnf install audexsudo pacman -S audexsudo zypper install audexTipps für Windows-Umsteiger
When moving from EAC or Easy CD‑DA Extractor, choose the same output format (e.g., FLAC) in Audex’s encoder settings, then let the built‑in MusicBrainz lookup fill tags. Keyboard shortcuts are minimal; use the toolbar buttons for start/stop. Unlike the Windows tools, Audex stores its configuration in KDE’s settings folder, so you may need to re‑create any custom profiles.
Neueste Versionen
- 26.08.2 —
- 26.08.1 —
- 26.08.0 —
- 26.04.3 —
Audex: häufige Fragen
How do I rip a CD to FLAC with Audex?
Select the CD, choose FLAC as the encoder in the drop‑down, enable ‘Lossless’ mode, then click the rip button.
Can Audex fetch album art automatically?
Yes, it uses MusicBrainz to download covers if they are available for the disc.
Is Audex able to rip copy‑protected CDs?
Audex does not include specialized copy‑protection removal; it works with standard audio CDs.
Where are the ripped files saved by default?
They are saved to the folder you set in the preferences, typically ~/Music unless you change it.
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