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XLD vs dBpoweramp: catalog facts
XLD	dBpoweramp
Free Available as a free download from the developer's site.	Paid Paid software with a free, fully functional 21-day trial.
macOS	Windows, macOS
Splits single-file rips into tracks using cue sheets, including embedded ones Wide range of lossless input and output formats	Secure ripping verified with AccurateRip Batch conversion that preserves tags and artwork
macOS only TAK decoding needs Wine, CrossOver or WineBottler	Paid after the 21-day trial Proprietary software
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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