Audacity
FreeAudacity is a free, open source audio recorder and editor for Windows, macOS and Linux.
About Audacity
Audacity is free software for recording and editing audio. It is widely used for podcasts, voice recording, music editing and cleaning up audio files. You can record from a microphone or mixer, cut, copy and arrange clips, apply effects such as noise reduction and equalisation, and export to common formats.
The Audacity 4.0.1 release notes in the input list a new Export Multiple feature that saves each track or labelled region as its own file, a portable Windows version that needs no installation, restored Audacity 3 keyboard shortcuts, and accessibility work so the timeline and rulers can be used from the keyboard. They also mention a fix for project corruption after a failed save.
Audacity suits beginners and experienced users who need a no-cost audio editor. It is released under the GPL, has no subscription and needs no account for local work, though the app includes optional cloud project features. It is a destructive-style waveform editor in its roots, so people who prefer non-destructive multitrack workflows may want a DAW for music production.
Version 4 is a big redesign, so check that your favourite plug-ins and shortcuts behave as you expect.
Version history
1 release tracked- Windows: Export Multiple saves each track or label to its own file
- Portable Windows version
- Fixed project corruption after a failed save
Frequently asked
Is Audacity free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
Does it need an account?
No account is needed for local editing. Cloud projects are optional.
Which platforms does it support?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to audacityteam.org or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.