ONeil Passley

Audacity is a popular, free, open-source software used for recording and editing audio. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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✅ Step 1: Go to the Official Audacity Website

To safely download the latest version of Audacity, always use the official website:

🔗 https://www.audacityteam.org

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✅ Step 2: Choose Your Operating System

Once you’re on the homepage:

1. Hover over the “Download” tab in the top menu.
2. Click on the operating system you’re using:
   • Windows – Direct Link
   • macOS – Direct Link
   • Linux – Direct Link

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✅ Step 3: Download the Installer

On the download page:

• Click the big “Download” button (it will show the version number, e.g., “Audacity 3.5.1 Installer”).
• The file will start downloading automatically.

✅ Tip: If prompted, choose to Save File.

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✅ Step 4: Install Audacity

🪟 For Windows:

1. Double-click the .exe file you downloaded.
2. If prompted, click Yes to allow the app to make changes.
3. Choose your language and click OK.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions: Click Next > Install > Finish.

🍎 For macOS:

1. Double-click the .dmg file.
2. Drag the Audacity icon into your Applications folder.
3. Launch Audacity from Applications. If you see a security warning, go to:
   • System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General
   • Click Open Anyway next to the Audacity message.

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✅ Step 5: Start Using Audacity

Once installed, open Audacity and start recording or editing audio!

If you’re new to Audacity, check out their official tutorials here:
🔗 Audacity Tutorials

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🎓 Extra Tip: Install the LAME MP3 Exporter (Optional)

Audacity now comes with built-in support for MP3, but if you’re using an older version:

• Visit: 🔗 https://lame.buanzo.org/
• Download the LAME encoder for your OS.

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Let me know if you’d like help with using specific features in Audacity, like cutting audio, removing noise, or exporting files!