Key Features of Audacity

• Cross-platform support
  Runs seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

• Multi-format audio compatibility
  Import, export, and convert between popular formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Ogg, and more.

• High-quality recording
  Record live audio via microphone, mixer, or digitize recordings from other media.

• Intuitive editing tools
  Cut, copy, paste, trim, and arrange audio quickly with non-destructive editing capabilities.

• Advanced audio effects
  Apply reverb, delay, echo, EQ, compression, distortion, noise reduction, and more.

• Spectrogram and frequency analysis
  Visualize audio frequencies or analyze data with Vamp plugins for deeper insights.

• Third-party plugin support
  Extend functionality with support for VST3, LADSPA, LV2, Nyquist, and Audio Unit plugins.

• High-resolution audio
  Supports 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit audio with high-quality resampling and dithering.

• Cloud project saving
  Save and share projects online using Audacity Cloud via audio.com.

• Muse Hub integration
  Get access to free loops, sound effects, and plugin packs to enhance your audio projects.

• Completely free and open-source
  No subscriptions, no paywalls — Audacity is open-source and community-driven.

Why Audacity Remains the World's Favorite Free Audio Editor

For over two decades, Audacity has been the trusted companion of audio creators across the globe. Whether you’re making music, recording a podcast, editing sound for a film, or just exploring what audio can do, Audacity has earned its place as the world’s most popular free tool for recording and editing sound.

A Studio On Every Desktop

Audacity runs smoothly on Windows, macOS, and Linux. That cross-platform flexibility makes it incredibly accessible to just about anyone with a computer. While it's not available on mobile devices, Audacity continues to deliver a robust experience where it counts, on desktop.

Getting started is simple. You can download the app directly from the official Audacity website, or access it through Muse Hub, which adds a layer of creative extras like loops, sound effects, and plugin collections to your workflow.

Powerful Audio Tools, No Cost Attached

Audacity has always been, and will always remain, free. It’s also open source, meaning the code is transparent and open to community contribution. Over the years, this has led to a thriving ecosystem of users, developers, and plugin creators who continuously evolve the software.

Despite being free, Audacity packs serious features. You can record live audio through a mic or mixer, or import audio files in nearly any format. Once inside the editor, you can trim, fade, and fine-tune with ease. For more advanced needs, tools like noise reduction, equalization, pitch shifting, and reverb offer deeper control.

Audacity also includes visualization tools like the Spectrogram view and even supports scientific analysis with Vamp plugins. Audio quality isn’t sacrificed either, supporting 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit audio with high-quality resampling.

Creative Freedom for All

One of Audacity’s greatest strengths is how welcoming it is to every kind of user. Podcasters love its simple interface and reliable tools for editing voice recordings. Musicians and producers appreciate how quickly they can lay down and manipulate multiple tracks. Educators and field recorders turn to Audacity for capturing everything from bird calls to classroom lectures.

And if you’re just here to convert a WAV to MP3? That’s just a few clicks away.

Open Source at Its Best

Audacity’s open-source foundation isn’t just a technical detail, it’s a philosophy. It invites collaboration and transparency. That’s why you’ll find support for a huge variety of third-party plugins, including VST3, Nyquist, LADSPA, and Audio Unit.

The team behind Audacity is small but passionate, and backed by an even larger community. Since joining Muse Group (home to MuseScore and Ultimate Guitar), Audacity has gained new momentum, with frequent updates and a vision for becoming a full-featured DAW, without losing its intuitive feel.

Safety, Support, and Trust

If you’re concerned about privacy, rest assured: Audacity only collects anonymous data needed for software improvements and is fully GDPR compliant. As long as you download from the official site or trusted platforms like GitHub or the Microsoft Store, it’s perfectly safe to install.

Need help? The support site is loaded with tutorials, guides, and a community forum where questions rarely go unanswered. Whether you're troubleshooting or looking to learn more, there's always someone ready to assist.

Looking Ahead

Audacity continues to push the boundaries of what free audio software can do. It’s not just an editor anymore, it's fast becoming a full-fledged production suite, blending the simplicity of a waveform editor with the depth of a DAW.

So whether you’re a beginner experimenting with loops or a pro crafting your next podcast, Audacity offers the tools, the freedom, and the community to support your journey. And best of all, it won’t cost you a thing.

Ready to start creating? Download Audacity today and join millions of others who are editing smarter, for free.