Audacity Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the most frequently asked questions about Audacity. Also check out our Audacity guides and tutorials, and also our Audacity Course.

Audacity Frequently Asked Questions

Does audacity work in windows xp?

Yes it works for windows xp

Does audacity work in windows vista?

Yes it works for windows vista

Does audacity work in windows 10?

Yes it works for windows 10

Does audacity work on Chromebook?

No, there is no version of Audacity for Chrome OS. There is however a workaround you can find here. This creates a sort of online machine where you can edit your file

Does Audacity work on ipad?

No, Audacity is only available for Linux, Windows and Mac. No version for iOS. There are however great Audacity alternatives for iOS.

Will audacity work on iphone?

No there is no Audacity for iphone. There are some great Audacity alternatives for iphones.

Will audacity work with wav?

Yes you can use .wav files right out of the box in Audacity

Can audacity record streaming audio?

Audacity has the ability to record your computer’s output. So it can record streaming audio. Simply click on “Windows WASAPI” like you see here:

And then on the dropdown menu right after, select where it says “loopback”. Then press record. Please note that since this is recording your computer’s audio, you need to stream the content you need and wait for it to record completely. So recording a 20 minute streaming interview means you need to play the interview, click record on Audacity and wait those 20 minutes.

Will Audacity give me viruses?

No it will not, provided you download directly from the official site. This website points to the latest version and downloads from the official site. It also provides old versions downloaded direct from the official site. Do NOT download on any other site, those might be infected.

Can Audacity convert wma to mp3?

Yes it will but not right out of the box. You will first need to install FFmpeg and Lame (Only if you have an older Audacity installed, latest versions have Lame built-in). Once that is done, open your audio file, and click File>Export and select .Mp3

Can audacity convert wav to mp3?

Yes it will convert wav to mp3 out of the box. But if you have an older version of Audacity you will need to install the Lame encoder however to save to mp3. Lame is free and you install it by dragging a small .dll file.

Can audacity convert m4a to mp3?

Yes it will but not right out of the box. You will first need to install FFmpeg and Lame (Only if you have an older Audacity installed, latest versions have Lame built-in). Once that is done, open your audio file, and click File>Export and select .Mp3

Can audacity convert mp4 to mp3?

Yes it will but not right out of the box. You will first need to install FFmpeg and Lame (Only if you have an older Audacity installed, latest versions have Lame built-in). Once that is done, open your audio file, and click File>Export and select .Mp3

Audacity will not record, why?

Make sure that the setting is NOT in WASAPI but MME. Try to record and make sure that the Microphone you select on the right of that dialog box is working and selected.

You might also need to restart your computer.

Why won’t Audacity open?

In order: Restart. If that doesn’t work uninstall Audacity, reinstall it. If that doesn’t work try downloading an older version. If that doesn’t work uninstall Audacity, reinstall it. If that doesn’t work try downloading an older version.

Why won’t Audacity open .aup file?

Your Audacity project file might be corrupted (nothing you can do about that). But most likely the audio file the project file is pointing to either was deleted, moved or had a name change. The .aup file remebers where the audio file is, if it can’t find it, the .aup might not open or might open empty.

Why won’t Audacity export in mp3?

If you do not have the latest version of Audacity, you probably do not have the free Lame encoder installed. Here’s how to install Lame.

Why won’t Audacity play audio?

Make sure that you have the correct speaker selected here:

If you have another driver, or headphones plugged in, it might output elsewhere. If that does not work, try restarting your computer.

Why won’t Audacity record in stereo?

Go in the device toolbar and make sure that 2(Stereo) Recording Channel is selected

Audacity will not download?

The Audacity download link works. You might not have the correct permissions (ask the system administrator), your connection might be bad (it breaks the download) or you might not have any space left. If that is the case, delete some stuff from your computer.

Can audacity record midi?

Audacity is a audio editing and recording program and not really suited for MIDI. Apps like Logic Pro and Garage Band can.

Can Audacity open mp4?

Yes it can but not out of the box, you need to install the free FFMpeg plugin. But while it can open an MP4, it will not edit the video but will only edit the audio track of the mp4. If you need a video editor check out Power Director

Can Audacity rip cds?

No Audacity cannot rips cds. If you have windows, start Windows Media Player 11 or older and click Tools > Options > Rip Music and select “WAV (Lossless)” in “Rip Settings” in the format dropdown menu. You an then convert the Wav to Mp3 in Audacity. Or download and install itunes (free) to rip to Wav or Aiff.

If you have a Mac, go in the Finder and find the AIFF files. In Audacity, go to file>Import>Audio and select those. Export to mp3 from Audacity.

Can audacity open m4a files?

Yes it can but not out of the box, you need to install the free FFMpeg plugin.

Can audacity record youtube audio?

It can trough the computer audio (Search for “Can audacity record streaming audio?“) That means it will record whatever is outputted from the speakers. It is doing it the hard way however, a more elegant solution is to use a site like clipconverter.cc

Can audacity record Discord?

It can trough the computer audio (Search for “Can audacity record streaming audio?“)

Can audacity record skype calls?

No, it cannot record Skype calls directly. It can pick up the audio from the computer but that requires setup that, if done incorrectly can leave you with a bad recording (like with only one voice audible and the other one inaudible. The best option is to use Mp3 Skype recorder for PC. MAC users can use Ecomm Recorder.

Can audacity open ogg files?

Yes it can open .ogg audio files out of the box. You can then export it into another format by selecting File>Export

Can audacity edit video?

No, Audacity cannot edit video files. It can however open some video files like .mp4 with the free FFMpeg plugin. It won’t open the video to edit but it will open the audio track.

Can audacity edit mp3?

Yes it can edit mp3 files and export to mp3 right out of the box. If you have an older version, you will need to install Lame encoder (free).

Can audacity do autotune?

It can autotune your voice but it is only trough a free plugin, and not out of the box. You will need to download GSnap and install it. A simple explantion can be found here.

Can audacity remove vocals?

Yes it can to a degree. It is not magical so don’t expect a clean track. Select the area you want the vocals removed then go to effects>vocal reduction and isolation. Play around with the settings and hit preview until you are satisfied.

Can audacity record video?

No it cannot. Audacity is not a screen recorder software like Camtasia or Power Director

Who uses audacity?

A whole lot of people use audacity. Musicians, podcasters, interviewers, anyone who works with audio uses this free software.

Who made and invented audacity?

Dominic Mazzoni and Roger Dannenberg made the Audacity software and released it in 1999. Aren’t they nice chaps?

Which audacity version should I download?

Usually it is best to download the latest version of Audacity. Because it is often the best in features, has the least bugs and most advanced. For example, older versions of Audacity didn’t have Lame included, the latest releases have it built-in.

Which audacity file export should I use?

It depends .wav is uncompressed and is great if you are really interested in having all of the sounds as you can. The downside is, .wav files can get very heavy. If you have the Lame encoder installed [link] you can save as .mp3. This gives you a much smaller file, but it is compressed. If you are not doing anything where the sound is crucial like a band recording, mp3 should be fine.

Which is better audacity or adobe audition?

Adobe Audition is a very advanced piece of audio software. Audacity is free and can fit the needs of most people without a hitch. So I would say Adobe Audition, but only if you are sound professional, for everyone else Audacity is the best choice.

Which is better Audacity or Garageband?

The two are very different pieces of software. Garangeband is mostly for recording and making music, Audacity is only about editing audio. Audacity is also multi platform while Garageband is for Apple devices only.

Which is better Audacity or FL studio?

Fruity Loops studio and audacity are two different pieces of software. One is designed to make music and the other edit audio. So none are better, just different. If you want to make music with loops and such, you’ll need software like fruity loops. If you just need to edit your audio, Audacity.

Which version of Audacity do I have?

To find which version of Audacity you have, look in the top menu help>about Audacity and you will see your software version:

Which version of audacity is best?

Audacity is constantly updated so the best version is usually the latest one.

Where does audacity save files?

If you opened a .aup. file, and press save, that file will be located wherever you opened it. If you did not open an .aup file, and simply opened an audio file like .mp3 and click save, it will give you a dialog box in order to select where you would like to save your .aup file.

Where does audacity export?

When exporting Audacity will open a dialog box where you can chose where to export and save the file. It is something you decide and not Audacity.

Audacity, where is lame_enc.dll?

You do not need to worry about this if you downloaded the latest Audacity software. If you have an old Audacity version, Lame-enc.dll does not come with Audacity right out of the box. You need to download it separately and install it.

Where is the mono setting?

The mono setting is in the top menu, see this screenshot here:!

Audacity where to download?

You can download audacity directly from the downloads page here.

Where to put lame_enc.dll?

Once downloaded you need to put lame_enc.dll in the any directory and then have Audacity point to it, so make sure it is in a safe location. Newer versions of Audacity have this built-in. Click here for a Lame_enc.dll tutorial.

Audacity where are files stored?

Unless you have opened an .aup file and saved it (Ctrl+S or Command+S) your files will be stored wherever you point it do.

Where is the time shift tool?

It is located in the top menu. It is a an arrow that points to the right and left. Here is the time-shift icon:

Where is noise gate?

You can find the noise gate under effects>Noise gate

Where is the fade in Audacity?

You can find fade in and fade out in the top menu, under “effects”

Where is the metronome in Audacity?

It doesn’t really have an “external” metronome, you need to generate one on the track. If you want one, go in Generate>Rhythm track and it will generate one. Remember to remove it from your track before exporting or your audio will be exported with a metronome sound.

Where does audacity export mp3 to?

Audacity exports to wherever you point it to. When you export to MP3 a file dialog box opens and you select where you want the mp3 to be saved.

Where does Audacity store temporary files?

For Audacity Windows Users here is the directory:
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Audacity\SessionData

For Audacity Mac Users here is the directory:
/Users//Library/Application Support/audacity/SessionData

The best policy is to simply have multiple project files (v1, v2, v3) and to save often.

Where is audacity installed and located?

If you are using windows, Audacity is installed under C:\Program Files (x86)\Audacity

Where does Audacity record to?

Audacity records to a temporary location. When you record with Audacity and click save what saves is the project file (.aup) and not the recording itself so remember to export your recording so that you can do what you want with it.

What can Audacity do?

Audacity is an audio editor, so it can edit audio files. It can slice and dice audio tracks, merge them, add effects like reverb, reduce noise, add layers, and much more. It is a very powerful tool.

What is audacity used for?

Audacity is an audio editor. So it is used for everything audio related: editing songs, podcasts, interviews, etc. It’s a bit like Photoshop but for audio.

What is audacity?

Audacity is a freeware audio editor. It is 100% free and is used by millions over the world to edit songs, podcast, interviews, etc.

What does normalize do in audacity?

Normalize is usually when you have a quiet Audio file that you want to make louder.

What does compressor do in Audacity?

In a recording, sometimes people talk lower than another, and it makes it hard to listen to. Normalize tries to make the different levels the same so that there is less contrast between voices. Makes the loudest parts quieter and the quietest parts louder.

Should I use normalize or compressor?

While Audacity does a good job in Normalizing and compressing audio, you can leave that part to The levelator. The downside is, it’s been discontinued since 2012 and the file needs to be in .wav but is still available and free. It really does some magic wizardry and automatically does both and more to your audio.

What is clipping in Audacity?

Clipping means the Audio is “out of range”. It was too loud to be recorded and cannot be recovered even if you lower the volume.

Audacity what is project rate?

The project rate is the sample rate of the project in Hz. Sample rate is basically how much audio is captured.

What is MME in Audacity?

MME is one recording device that Audacity supports. It is known as the MME API or the Windows Multimedia API…basically something that allows Audacity to record.

What does invert do in Audacity?

Invert flips the audio samples upside-down. It’s usually good to try to remove vocals in a song.

What is lame in Audacity?

Lame is an Mp3 encoder. It is a .dll file that helps Audacity save files into .mp3. It’s a bit like a dictionarry that helps audacity save one file into another language.

Audacity what file types are supported?

Audacity Supports .wav, .aiff, .pcm, .ogg, .flac, .mp2, .mp3 out of the boxAnd once you have the FFmpeg library installed, it supports .ac3, .amr, .m4a, .mp4, .wma

When was audacity created?

Audacity was released in 1999

How to make karaoke with audacity?

You will need a music file and then remove the vocals. This will give you a karaoke version that you can then save.

How to record in audacity?

To record simply push the record button (red circle). Or use the keyboard shortcut “R” (just press it)

How to remove background noise in Audacity?

In your audio, select a few seconds of background noise. Click on effects>noise reduction and click on “get noise sample”. Now select the part of your audio you want to remove the background noise from and click on effect>noise reduction

How to cut audio in Audacity?

In order to cut, select the audio sample you want cut and click edit>cut, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Command+X. It will copy that sample in memory and remove it from your current track. You can then paste it somewhere else by clicking Edit>Paster, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Command+V

How to move tracks in Audacity?

To move a track, you need the timeshift tool (in the top menu area look for an arrow pointing right and left, or use the keyboard shortcut F5) and you can move it as desired.

How to split a track in Audacity?

Make sure you have the Selection tool (keyboard shortcut F1) and select where you want to split. Then go to Edit>Clip boundaries>Split

How to increase volume in Audacity?

Make your selection and click effect>amplify, keep clicking “preview” and increase the volume as desired
audacity how to merge tracks

How to save as mp3?

Simple, click on File>Export and select Mp3. You can do this out of the box with the latest version of Audacity. For older versions, you will need to have the free Lame encoder installed.

How to fade in?

To create a fade in in Audacity simply select the area of audio you want to fade and then select Effect>Fade in. This will make a fade from your selection.

How to fade out?

To create a fade out in Audacity simply select the area of audio you want to fade and then select Effect>Fade out. This will make a fade from your selection.

How to add silence in Audacity?

Place your cursor to where you want to generate the silence. And then go to the top menu and o to Generate>silence. Select the length of silence you want to generate and click OK.

Audacity how to remove echo

Echoes are very hard to remove, and there is no magic removal tool. Your best bet is to go in Effects>Noise gate and play with the settings there. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, if this doesn’t work you are stuck with the file with an echo.

Where are audacity files saved?

The first time you open a file and click save it will ask you where you want to save, every oter time you save it will overrite that save, so that is where you will find your file: Where you saved it first.

Why are audacity effects greyed out?

It might be because you do not have anything open, or you didn’t select a part of the audio to work on.

How big are audacity files?

Audacity files (.aup) are not big at all. But you need to know that these files do not contain the audio itself, the audio is somewhere else. So you might have a 100mb .wav file but the audacity file that you work on is barely 100kb. That does mean that you must be very careful to keep those original audios safe and not to delete them.

Why is audacity bad?

This kind of question already implies an answer. It’s great, and even better it’s free.

Why audacity is not recording?

There might be multiple reasons. First of all, make sure your computer has a built-in microphone or you have an external one attached. Then make sure it is selected here.

Then make sure that the microphone is actually not tuned off in the windows settings, or is not muted.
In windows, look at he bottom right for the speaker icon, right click and select “Open sound settings”. Make sure your microphone is selected there.

If that doesn’t work, click on the right for “Sound control panel”. Find your microphone. Right click on it and select properties. Click on the “Levels”tab and make sure the slider is not turned off.

Lastly, if audacity is still not recording, another program might be hogging it for itself, so restart your computer and see if that works.

Why is audacity crashing?

It could be for multiple reasons. Start by restarting your computer. If that does not work uninstall Audacity and then reinstall it. And lastly try installing an older version

Audacity why can’t I cut?

You probably did not make an audio selection, you cannot cut without making one. Soclick and drag the audio selection you want to cut and select Edit>cut. Or use Ctrl/Command+C

Why can’t I use effects? Why is everything greyed out

You can’t use effects because you probably have nothing selected. Click and drag to select a part of the audio and then effects won’t be grayed out.

Why can’t I save?

Audacity works like this: You open an audio file like .mp3 and .wav and edit it. But once you actually try to save, it will NOT overwrite these files. So you will not be able to save as .mp3 or .wav, you can only do so if you select File>Export. If you cannot save .aup, try to make sure you have the correct admin permissions.

Why does audacity keep crashing?

If Audacity keeps crashing, first try to reboot your computer. If that doesn’t work, uninstall it and install the latest version. If the latest version keeps crashing, try to install a previous version.

Why does audacity stop recording?

When Audacity stops recording, you might be out of memory or out of space. Restart your computer to free up the memory and make sure you have enough space on your hard drive for audacity’s recording.

Why does audacity sound bad?

If you don’t like how Audacity sounds, the problem is your microphone or lack of microphone. The microhone from laptops and computers are notoriously bad, so you might want to get a dedicated microphone.

If you have a microphone and the audio is still bad, make sure audacity is recording from your microphone and not from your computer microphone. See here:

Make sire MME is selected and not WASAPI.

Why does audacity record at the end?

Audacity doesn’t do this. It is a matter of clicking stop when you are done recording (or the keyboard shortcut “R”. If you want to remove that part at the end, select it and click delete (Edit>Delete) to remove it.

Why is audacity so slow?

Audacity runs fine. If it is slow, the problem is either you have too many applications open or your computer might be showing it’s age (especially for large files open). Try to restart, if that doesn’t work make sure to close all of the apps running in the background. If nothing works, try to get another computer.

How to run audacity without installing?

Normally audacity needs to be installed in order to run. But there is a version called the “portable apps” version where you can simply run Audacity from a folder or USB stick without installing. Click here to download it.

Audacity without downloading

Audacity needs to run on your computer, so you cannot run Audacity without furst downloading it. It doesn not run online. There are some audio editors online however: Twistedwave, Audiotrimmer, Bearaudiotool

Can you use Audacity without mic?

Yes you can use it without an external mic. It will default to your laptop or computer’s mic, which is very often not ideal. So an external mic is recommended.

How to delete without moving?

To delete and not move your audio, simply make your selection, and instead of clicking delete, click on effects>Generate silence. This will not move the audio.

How to amplify without clipping?

When you use Amplify, you run the risk of clipping your audio. So instead try compression in the effects menu (Effects>Compression)

How do you monitor without recording?

Audacity is an audio editor and you do not need to be recording to monitor the audio, simply press play, it will allow you to monitor and not record.

Can Adacity autotune without plugin?

No it cannot autotune without plugins out of the box. You need to install a plugin like the Gsnap plugin.

Audacity closed without saving, are my files lost?

Most likely. You can search for the files in the temp folder, but there is no better policy than just saving often, and multiple versions (like v1, v2, v3, etc)

Record without background noise

No matter how good Audacity is, the first thing to record without background noise is to have a decent microphone, a great environment and then rely on noise reduction.
Don’t use your computer’s buil-in microphone, it usually sucks.

Get an external microphone and have a noise cutter over it. You can make a ghetto version by wrapping some spongy cushion over your microphone. Then make sure there is no background noise, be mindful of wind, air conditioning and frigge noise.
Once you get the best recording you can, you can use noise reduction under effects> Noise reduction

How to listen without recording in audacity?

Unless you specifically click on the record button, everything you do in Audacity is “Listen only” mode. Press space-bar and listen away!

How to record without microphone in audacity?

Press the record button in Audacity and it will record with your computer’s built-in microphone. Be warned these are often low quality so it’s better to invest in an external microphone.

How to export without metadata?

When exporting you will see a dialogbox asking you to put metadata. If you want to export without it, then leave it blank. Know that when this file is played back, it will show “Unknown artist” in the artist aread.

Can you download audacity with Lame?

Yes, the latest versions of Audacity have Lame built-in, so there is nothing to install.

Can you provide Audacity with crack as a free download?

Audacity is free, so there is no need for crack or warez. Careful on these sites as they migh also contain viruses. Only download from a trusted source

How to convert audacity to itunes or podcast?

There is a lot to unpack here. Long story short: You cannot export to Audacity and have your audio on itunes or podcasts. In order to do so there are multiple steps to take.
First, edit your audio in audacity, add your intro and outro (see this guide) and export to Mp3.
Then you need somewhere to host your files online. There are many podcasts services that do that.
If you have a WordPress, install Powerpress and upload directly to your website. Once that is done, you have to manually add your podcast to the itunes directory. Once you get accepted you now have your audio on itunes.
Once you setup your podcast, the process is: Edit and export in audacity, upload to your podcast host. Itunes will pick it up.

Is there an Audacity to mp3 converter online?

No there isn’t. Audacity is only available on computers and to convert a .aup to an .mp3 you need a computer that has Audacity installed. And also as a reminer, the .aup file contains no audio itself, so without the audio file that you’ve edited over, it’s empty.

Can you convert audacity to youtube?

No you cannot convert from Audacity to Youtube. Audacity is an audio editor and youtube will only allow you to upload videos, not audio files. If you want you could use a software like Power Director to import an .mp3 or .wav that you’ve exported from Audacity, importing a single image into Powerdirector and making it the length of your audio file. Export your video (mp4 is recommended)

Why audacity can’t find lame?

Audacity comes with Lame in the latest versions. If you are running an old version, make sure that the lame.dll is installed and point Audacity to it.

Why can’t Audacity find my mic?

Make sure that it is plugged in, and make sure you select it in the area near the top menu like here:

If not, try restarting your computer.

Can you use audacity for podcasts?

Yes Audacity is perfect for podcasts. Like shown in this course you can record audio, edit it, add fade-ins and fade-out, add intro and outro music and you can also remove background noise.

How to learn Audacity for beginners?

If you are a beginner and would like to learn Audacity, either spend long time perusing the Audacity manual, check out the free guides on this site, or get this course that makes you a an Audacity pro in 90 minutes.

Is there there “Audacity for dummies” book?

The “For dummies” books are beginner friendly books, but there are no “Audacity for dummies” book. If you would like a course that is basically the same but in video form click here.

Is there audacity for phones?

No, Audacity is only available for computers but great alternatives exist for phones, or if you must have Audacity check out Audacity portable devices.

How to use audacity and Camtasia?

Camtasia is primarely a screen recording sotware. It also records the audio but the audio editing is mimal. So in Camtasia, click on your screencast, click sperate vido and audio, right click on the audio and select save as. Open Audacity to edit your audio there. A word of warning: do not do anything that will modify the lenght of the recording like cutting, deleting, or speeding up. Because once you import back in Camtasia, your video and audio will be out of sync

Why does like audacity sounds like phone call (or underwater, radio, robot, tunnel)?

If your audio sounds bad, this might be because your microphone is not great (most of computers built in microphone) or you recorded in a bad htz. See here:

Is Audacity like Garageband?

No really. Garage band is for music making. Audacity doesn’t really have the tools to make music like Garageband has, but they both can be used to edit audio. Also Audacity free and for multiple platforms

How to zoom in on track?

To zoom in a track simply click on the loupe icon:

Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+1 (or Command+1)

What is the audacity zoom in shortcut?

Ctrl+1 is the zoom out shortcut. Command+1 on Mac

What is the audacity zoom out shortcut?

Ctrl+3 is the zoom out shortcut. Command+3 on Mac

How to move audio in audacity?

if you want to move audio, simply click and select the area you want moved. Click edit>cut (or ctrl+X / command+X). This will remove the audio selection and save it into temporary memory. Move and click where you want the ut audio to be and click edit>paste (or ctrl+V / command+V)

How to cut in audacity?

If you want to cut, simply make a selection in your mouse and click edit>cut

How to loop in Audacity?

To make a loop, simply select the part of the audio you want to loop, click edit>copy (or ctrl+C / command+c) and put your cursor right at the end. Then click edit>paste (or ctrl+V / command+V) as much as you would like.

How to speed up audio in Audacity?

Select your audio, and click effect>speed up

How to trim in Audacity?

Select the parts of the audio you want to trim with your mouse and click edit>delete. Then export your file

How to edit in Audacity?

This is too long for a FAQ question. To learn how to edit simply check out our free guides or if you want to be pro-level quickly, simply get this Audacity course.

Is there audacity for android?

No, it is not available for Android. However here are some really good alternative audio editors for this operating system, like Wavepad.

Is there audacity for iOS?

No, Audacity is only available for Linux, Windows and Mac. No version for iOS. There are however great Audacity alternatives for iphones and ipads, like Audioshare.

Can audacity give me viruses?

No it will not, provided you download directly from the official site. This website (Audacity Download & Guide) points to the latest Audacity version and downloads from the official site. It also provides old versions downloaded direct from the official site. Do NOT download on any other site, those might be infected.

Will audacity work on mac?

Yes audacity works fine on mac. Click here to download the latest MAC version.

Will audacity run on windows 10?

Yes audacity works fine on windows 10. Click here to download the latest Windows version.

Can audacity convert wav to mp3?

Yes it will convert wav to mp3. With the latest Audacity download you can do this out of the box. But if you have an older version of Audacity, you will need to install the Lame encoder to save to mp3. Lame is free

Will audacity work with .wav?

Yes you can use .wav files right out of the box in Audacity

Audacity will not open. How to fix this?

In order: Restart. If that doesn’t work uninstall Audacity, reinstall it. If that doesn’t work try doenloading an older version.

Audacity will not export mp3, why?

If you have an older Audacity download, you probably do not have the free Lame encoder installed. Here’s how to install Lame. If you have the latest version of Audacity downloaded, then you need to make sure you have the correct permissions with your system administrator.

Why won’t Audacity download?

The audacity download link works. You might not have the correct permissions (ask the sytem administrator), your connection might be bad (it breaks the download) or you might not have any space left. If that is the case, delete some stuff from your computer.

Can Audacity open mp4?

Yes it can with the free FFMpeg plugin. But while it can open an MP4, it will not edit the video but will only edit the audio track of the mp4. If you need a video editor check out Power Director.