CD capacity for MP3 format

[FFlore]

Why a mp3 file, 125M as large, and 137 minutes as long, can not be burnt to a CD with the capacity of 700M (80minutes) ?

I understand quite well that a CD with the capacity of 80 minutes is too small for a file of 137 minutes. But, why in a CD, every minute takes almost 10 times of space than that in a coputer ?

Thanks!

 

[Burgerbob]

It can be burnt to a CD of 80 mins, because that is just the average time 700MB worth of .cda files will take. mp3 files are smaller, and can run longer in 700MB.

 

[youtin]

Yes, converting mp3 (or other lossy/lossless files) to Audio CD format bloats the file size. If your CD/DVD player can read the mp3 format as well, just burn the files in the original mp3 and have more disk space for other files

 

[meanman]

click the option to make mp3 cd if you go to just burn the mp3 most programs will convert it to audio file wich will make it to big

 

[FFlore]

Thanks a great lot !

Thanks Burgerbod, Youtin and meanman.

I see. So, it's a question of different formats converting.