Audacity

Last updated: October 5, 2026

Version 4.0.1 Size 47.5 MB License Open Source OS Windows

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Audacity — Audacity is the world's most popular free audio editor and recorder: multi-track editing, effects and every format.

Audacity is the free, open-source, multi-track audio editor and recorder. Record live audio, digitize tapes, trim podcasts, clean up noise and export to any common format.

Key features:

Multi-track recording and non-destructive editing
Noise reduction, compression, EQ and dozens of effects
VST3, LV2 and Nyquist plugin support
Import/export WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG and more
Spectrogram view and analysis tools
Free and open source across Windows, macOS, Linux

Frequently asked questions

Is Audacity free?

Yes, free and open source. Version 4 modernized the interface while keeping everything free.

Can it record what is playing on my PC?

Yes, choose the loopback/WASAPI input to capture system audio, useful for digitizing streams or calls where permitted.

Does it export MP3?

Yes, MP3 export is built in now; the old separate LAME encoder download has not been needed for years.

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