Easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows

Audacity Portable

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Audacity Portable

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  • Latest Version

    Audacity Portable 3.7.1 LATEST

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  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

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Audacity Portable is an open-source, cross-platform audio editor and recorder. Audacity can record and play sounds and import and export WAV, AIFF, MP3, and OGG files.

Edit your sounds using cut, copy, and paste features (with unlimited undo functionality), mix tracks, or apply effects to your recordings.

Audacity Portable also has a built-in amplitude-envelope editor, a customizable spectrogram mode, and a frequency analysis window for audio analysis applications.

All you need to create

Cross-platform
Runs on all major operating systems – Windows, MacOS and Linux.

Import, export, convert
It supports all major audio formats, allowing you to convert WAV to MP3, FLAC, Ogg and much more.

Plugin support
Elevate your productions with a vast selection of third-party plugins, including VST3, Nyquist and more.

Deep audio analysis
Visualize frequencies in Audacity's Spectogram view or use scientific Vamp analyzers to make discoveries.

It comes with many useful features, some of which are:
  • Records and plays audio files
  • Supports various file formats like WAV, AIFF, AU, and Ogg Vorbis
  • Import MPEG audio (including MP2 and MP3 files)
  • Edit your audio files by cutting, copying, pasting, and mixing them
  • Large files can be edited fairly quickly
  • Add different effects like echo, phaser, wah-wah, reverse, and more
  • Change the pitch without altering the tempo, or vice-versa.
  • Record and edit 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit (floating point) samples.
  • Various plug-ins support
  • Can be used to convert old tapes into digital media
  • And many more
FAQ

Is Audacity completely free?
Yes, this program is 100% FREE to download and use, with no hidden costs or subscription fees.

Can I use Audacity for commercial purposes?
Absolutely. Audacity’s open-source license allows commercial use.

Does Audacity support MIDI editing?
No, the app does not natively support MIDI. However, you can import MIDI files for playback.

How can I remove background noise?
  • Select a portion of audio with only the noise.
  • Go to Effects > Noise Reduction and click "Get Noise Profile."
  • Apply noise reduction to the entire track.
What file formats does Audacity support?
It supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, OGG, and many other formats with the optional FFmpeg library.

Alternatives

Adobe Audition - A professional-grade DAW with advanced features, but requires a subscription.

Ableton Live - DAW for live performance and production.

Avid Pro Tools - Industry-standard audio editing and mixing.

Cubase - Comprehensive DAW for music composition and production.

Sound Forge - Powerful audio editing and mastering tool.

Reaper - A budget-friendly DAW with extensive customization options.

WavePad - A lightweight audio editor with a simple interface.

Ocenaudio - A beginner-friendly audio editing software with real-time effects preview.

System Requirements

OS: Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7

Processor: 1 GHz or faster

RAM: 2 GB minimum

Disk Space: 100 MB for installation (more for projects)

PROS
  • Free and open-source
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Extensive features for audio editing and recording
  • Support for plugins
  • Active community and frequent updates
CONS
  • Dated user interface
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Lacks MIDI editing
Also Available: Download Audacity for Mac

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What's new in this version:

This is a patch release. It fixes the following bugs:
- Effects can be applied to time-stretched clips
- Moving or renaming the installation directory no longer re-enables disabled modules
- Opening the "Adjust Playback Speed" dialog doesn't crash Audacity anymore

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