How can I burn music from my MacBook to a CD using an external drive?

October 19, 2025 1 answer
Asked by CuriousCat123
I'm having trouble transferring music from my MacBook to a CD using an external drive. I have my music in iTunes, but every time I try to burn it, the computer doesn't seem to detect the CD. My MacBook recognizes the external drive, but it can't read the CD I insert. Any tips or guidance on how I can resolve this issue?

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TechieTina45
Make sure you're burning the songs in a compatible format. Standard CD players usually can't read random music files, so you need to burn them as an audio CD. Some newer models are more flexible, but itโ€™s best to use the right format to avoid issues.

MacMusicFan77: I tried using YouTube to MP3 and added the songs to a playlist, but it still doesn't work when I attempt to burn it. Any advice on this?

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