
Dec 29, 2020 Audition is a comprehensive audio editor for video post-production, podcasts, and audio restoration. It's expensive for what you get, though, and makes the most sense as a supplement to a video. Feb 29, 2020 This is yet another Windows, MAC, Android audio editing tool which has rocked the music industry. This software can support all leading music formats like mp3, wav, vox, etc., The process of recording and applying special music effects on audio file is super easy. This audio editing software is a full-featured professional audio and music editor for Windows and Mac. Record and edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files, you can cut, copy and paste parts of recordings, and then add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad works as a WAV or MP3 editor, but it also supports a number of other file formats.
Current Version: 2.4.2
To find out what's new, visit the New Features section of the Manual.
Recommended Downloads – Latest Version of Audacity

- Left-click the Audacity installer link below to go to the Fosshub download page (where our downloads are hosted).
- Then left-click the appropriate link on the Fosshub site (Installer or Zip) to start the download.
The (recommended) Installer download comes with the Manual.
The alternative Zip is smaller with no Manual,
but useful if restricted permissions prevent you from running the .exe installer.
- Then launch the downloaded .exe file and follow the online instructions (or unzip the .zip file)
- Audacity 2.4.2 installer (includes user manual)
SHA256 Checksum: - Audacity 2.4.2 zip file – smaller download (without user manual).
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Optional Downloads
Plug-ins and Libraries
- Plug-Ins – Download additional effects and filters.
- FFmpeg import/export library – Allows Audacity to import and export many additional audio formats such as AC3, AMR(NB), M4A and WMA, and to import audio from video files.
Alternative Download Links
- OldFoss hosts the current Audacity version and all previous versions from 2.1.2 onwards.
- Google Code hosts selected previous versions up to and including Audacity 2.0.5.
Alpha Builds
- For advanced users, Alpha Builds are available for testing purposes. These are alpha builds from latest development code. Your help in testing and reporting bugs in these builds is invaluable. Note: These builds are less reliable than official releases. They should not be used as your production version of Audacity.
- Download links on FossHub for Windows Alpha Zip packages.
System Requirements
See the Compatibility table in the Audacity Wiki
Read about Audacity on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7.
Machine requirements
A CPU that supports SSE2 is required (any CPU made after 2003 should support this). Please use the legacy Audacity 2.0.6 version if your machine lacks SSE2 support.
The values in the recommended RAM/processor speed column below are for tasks like recording for an hour, or editing three 20-minute tracks simultaneously. The values in the minimum RAM/processor speed column will be fine for smaller/shorter tasks, especially if unnecessary programs are closed.
| WINDOWS VERSION | RECOMMENDED RAM/ PROCESSOR SPEED | MINIMUM RAM/ PROCESSOR SPEED |
|---|
- Windows 10 (32- or 64-bit)
| 4 GB / 2 GHz | 2 GB / 1 GHz |
Audacity works best on computers meeting more than the minimum requirements stated above. For lengthy multi-track projects, we recommend using machines of substantially higher specification than the minimums.
Older versions of Windows/old hardware
A compatibility table that includes old versions of Windows may be found on the Audacity wiki.
Audacity 2.4.2 is believed to work correctly on Windows 7, 8.1 and Vista, though please note that 7, 8 and Vista obsolete and no longer supported by Microsoft. More information about Audacity on Vista HERE.
2.1.3 (no longer supported) was the final version to run on Windows XP (which itself is no longer supported by Microsoft).
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For Windows 98, ME and 2000, also for XP without the final Service Pack see Legacy Windows Downloads.
Audio Editing Software for EveryoneEditing ToolsCut, copy, split, trim and more Audio & Music EffectsAmplify, normalize, equalize and more Supported Audio FormatsSupports all popular audio formats Batch ProcessingEdit many audio files at once Audio RestorationNoise reduction & click pop removal Advanced ToolsSpectral analysis, FFT and TFFT This audio editing software is a full-featured professional audio and music editor for Windows and Mac. Record and edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files, you can cut, copy and paste parts of recordings, and then add effects like echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad works as a WAV or MP3 editor, but it also supports a number of other file formats including VOX, GSM, WMA, real audio, AU, AIF, FLAC, OGG, and more. | Download in seconds to easily edit audio files |
Get it Free. This free audio editor is available for non-commercial use only. WavePad free audio editing software does not expire and includes many of the features of the master's version. If you are using it at home, you can download the free music editing software here. You can always upgrade to the master's edition at a later time, which has additional effects and features for the serious sound engineer. |
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- Supports almost all audio and music file formats including MP3, WAV, VOX, GSM, WMA, AU, AIF, FLAC, real audio, OGG, AAC, M4A, MID, AMR, and many more
- Batch processing allows you to apply effects and/or convert thousands of files as a single function
- Scrub, search and bookmark audio for precise editing
- Create bookmarks and regions to easily find, recall and assemble segments of long audio files
- Advanced tools include spectral analysis (FFT), speech synthesis (text-to-speech), and voice changer
- Audio restoration features including noise reduction and click pop removal
- Supports sample rates from 6 to 192kHz, stereo or mono, 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits
- Edit the audio from your video files
- Integrates seamlessly with MixPad Multi-Track Audio Mixer
- Easy to use interface will have you utilizing non-destructive audio editing in minutes
- Export your audio file to video with waveform, FFT or image visualization
- Sound effect library includes hundreds of sound effects and royalty free music clips
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