About Audacity
Audacity is a free, open source audio editor and recorder. It is used for podcasts, music and voice work.
What it does
Audacity records sound and edits it with cutting, fading, noise reduction and effects. It works with many audio formats and can export to MP3, WAV, FLAC and Ogg. Plugin support includes VST3 and Nyquist, so you can add effects from other developers. A spectrogram view helps you see frequencies and find problems in a recording. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and it has been a popular choice for hobbyists and students for many years.
Key features
- Record and edit multi-track audio
- Export to MP3, WAV, FLAC and Ogg
- VST3 and Nyquist plugin support
- Spectrogram view for frequency analysis
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Who it's for
Podcasters, musicians and students who need a capable audio editor at no cost. It suits people learning audio editing and anyone who wants to tidy up a voice recording.
Pricing and good to know
Audacity is free and open source. Some third-party plugins and bundles are sold separately, and optional online services are available. A version is also distributed through MuseHub, the official distributor, so check where you download from. Large projects with many tracks may need a fast disk and plenty of memory.
Highlights
- Record and edit multi-track audio
- Export to MP3, WAV, FLAC and Ogg
- VST3 and Nyquist plugin support
- Spectrogram view for frequencies
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
