The most common way to "download" music using Windows Media Player is by "ripping" physical CDs into digital MP3 files.
While is primarily a tool for organizing and playing your local media, you can use it to "download" or import MP3s into your library through several methods. Whether you are ripping a physical CD to a digital format, syncing files from an external device, or importing downloads from the web, Windows Media Player remains a versatile hub for your music collection. 1. Rip Music from CDs to MP3 download mp3 windows media player