SoundFree-MP3 (recorder) allows you to make recordings of your current audio files from, it simply records them as you listen, then saves and will encode them into an unprotected mp3 that you can burn, transfer, or use privately however you see fit. SoundFree-MP3 (recorder) will not illegally play or record any files that you do not have rights to. You do however have rights to any files that have been created by this recorder. It can be very frustrating and time consuming maintaining files that were acquired from online. You have to back up your rights, are limited to how you can use a file, where you can use it, if you can transfer it. Humbug! Make recordings of your files and do what you want with them. Enjoy the savings in time, no more needing to back rights up!