How to export Audacity files as MP3
In this video, you'll learn how to export your Audacity project in an MP3 format for your podcast.
Be sure to watch all the videos in our Audacity Tutorial playlist - bit.ly/Audacit...
MP3 strikes a good balance of audio quality and file size, so if you aren’t sure how to export your podcast episodes MP3 is a solid choice.
To export your Audacity project, choose File / Export / Export as MP3 from the drop-down menu
✅Best MP3 export settings for podcasts:
Bit Rate Mode - Preset
Quality - Standard
Variable Speed - Only applies when using a Variable Bit Rate Mode
Channel Mode - Stereo or Forced Export to Mono
MP3 Metadata Tags - Ignore these for podcast episodes
Once you’re ready, click “Export Audio” to finish.
==== Time Stamps ====
01:05 - How to Export an MP3
01:59 - Bit Rate Mode
02:19 - Render Quality
03:45 - Channel Mode
04:50 - MP3 Metadata Tags
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11 ай бұрын
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7 ай бұрын
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4 ай бұрын
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Bro you just helped me so much, you have no idea... .. question: what if you saved your recording the wrong way (i.e. Saved without export) to your external drive, is there a way to re-export it as mp3, then save again on external drive? .
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3 ай бұрын
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I use Windows Audacity v3.4.1 Some of the GUI are different from yours. For example, when I go File|Export Audio my next screen does not open up MP3 but instead it is "Export Audio" screen. After I press OK, it does not pop up the Meta Data screen. Instead I need to click on Meta Data button to open it.
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9 ай бұрын
Hi! We're still working on updating this video using a newer version of Audacity. To assist you further, feel free to send us an email at support@buzzsprout.com.
@snoma01
9 ай бұрын
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@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to know it helps. Thanks for checking in!
Would you say exporting as an mp3 is good for voiceovers?
@Buzzsprout
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Latoya! MP3 is good for voiceover, but of course, you can always go with WAV. It has higher quality, but it also has a large file size
Thank you, it was very helpful!
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2 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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@chillbones1065
3 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout I dont really know much about audacity, but I NEED to know if you guys know how to convert merged audio files into One MP3 file, with them still being merged
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2 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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Why can't I select where i want to save the mp3 file? My copy gives no preference for the Save to location, It wants to save only to \Documents\Audacity folder. Thank you.
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Жыл бұрын
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I have recorded in Mono but my inserts and outro music is in Stereo. Can I have everything saved in Mono without losing the integrity of the file. What do you suggest it be saved as in the Channel Mode? Help appreciated.
@Buzzsprout
8 ай бұрын
Hi there! You can certainly mix mono and stereo tracks in Audacity. However, if you export your project as mono, the stereo tracks will be downmixed to mono. This might slightly change the sound of your stereo tracks. If the stereo effect is not crucial for your inserts and outro music, you can safely export everything in mono. This will also result in a smaller file size. Hope this helps! if you have other podcasting questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email us at support@buzzsprout.com.
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3 жыл бұрын
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which version is dat, dont work for me
Can mp3 files get downdoaded to iphones? I created am mp3 audio for an art gallery and some iphone users cannot download the file.
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3 жыл бұрын
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2 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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when I click the export MP3 and the dialog box pops up...I dont have a 'where' (so I can save it to a file of my choice) So I cant save it to any of my files. I have the up to date version current as of yesterday. Any help with this please? As I cant save anywhere on my laptop. It automatically saves it under appdata/roaming/audacity. I can't change the location or dont know how?? cheers
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2 жыл бұрын
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@awesometroll5935
2 жыл бұрын
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when i export it and send it to my iphone, the audio is all distorted and clipped. how do you fix this?
thank you
@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking in, Priyanka!
My question is, if I export a file in the '' Joint Stereo '' quality and then insert that same song into the audacity and export it again to '' Stereo '' do you think? Or do I have to download the song again?
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3 жыл бұрын
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@Jeferson37118
3 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout OK. Thanks!
When i press it just says 'file not found' xd
@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Pog, it's probably because of Windows Defender/Security incase you use it. That usually blocks the access to export the file from Audacity which you need to enable first.
@sumwun2445
3 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout ah
why are my exports so low quality
I just subscribed I have a question about audacity because I use it quite often. For some reason when I go to export now it does not give me the pop-up window to rename or clear or change bitrate or anything I get no pop-up window anymore you know any reason why ? Thanks
@arvindiyer1649
3 жыл бұрын
Yea same here
Thanks. How can I export my audio files to KZread? I'm trying to record and post my own audiobooks.
@bartuaytunc1948
4 жыл бұрын
well here's answer mate, u just need a video editing program for it, example u just put the sound there, put image to video, bla bla, sorry i am not a youtuber i don't know too much,
it says i need a lame_enc.dll file but i dont have one and when i go to download one it says its built into audacity (im on windows)
Thanks
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2 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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Thank you , like
do you know how i can get my recording on my phone ?
@Buzzsprout
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Do you mean you wanted to export the audio through your phone? Please elaborate your question and send us an email at support@buzzsprout.com, so we can look into this for you. 😊
Thanks! What mic are you using
@Buzzsprout
4 жыл бұрын
Rode Procaster. It's one of our favorites
@KTHKUHNKK
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent excellent video. Yes I don't get my meta data window anymore
If you have a bunch of music tracks, how to you select where to start and stop the export? How do you remove a bunch of silence from the beginning when you have lots of tracks?
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3 жыл бұрын
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Please help me here we have to download what The name of App
@Buzzsprout
2 жыл бұрын
This app is Audacity
Thanks bro
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3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks Bucky!
windows 11 doesnt have that prompt after you hit export
@Buzzsprout
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Naqi! May I know what version of Audacity are you using?
@NaqiRaza
2 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout i just downloaded the latest one yesterday from their website. But tirns out the prompt is built into the bottom of the save prompt so nevermind. Thanks for the videos!
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6 minutes per hour of voice audio for mp3 exporting. I can run my cpu quite a bit higher. Can I set audacity to use more cpu and export faster? And if so can I set that as a preset?
@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
We're not entirely sure, but if there's an answer it's probably in Audacity extensive help documentation - www.audacityteam.org/help/documentation/
How do you split a large mp3 music file (with several songs or tracks) into multiple (individual) mp3 tracks on a mac?
@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ramo, try checking this video tutorial we've created on cutting and splitting tracks: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKN2uMWafaiwqNI.html Hope this helps. :-)
I'm adding reverb to a song in audacity, but when I export it it exports as a standard preset. How do I fix this?
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3 жыл бұрын
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it saved, but I cant share it to messenger, does it have to be shared via email only?
@Buzzsprout
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Louise! Kindly clarify what are you trying to share through messenger?
@louisewatson3129
2 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout Hi, the saved file,, you explained how to save the file, and it was only a few seconds long, but I , was unable to upload to messenger, but was able to upload to telegram, which was weird
@louisewatson3129
2 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout an mp3 file - like what you showed here in. your video
@Buzzsprout
2 жыл бұрын
@@louisewatson3129 Messenger has a limit of 25 MB max, while on Telegram, you can attach files up to 2 GB. It's good to know you've found Telegram as your go-to for audio attachments. You might also want to consider using Google Drive or Dropbox to share larger files in the future. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching, Louise!
@louisewatson3129
2 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout thanks,,its good to know I can use google drive
this was so helpful oh my god tysm
@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to know it helps. Thanks for taking the time on watching this tutorial! Have an awesome podcasting journey!
the "Edit Metadata tags" does not come up for me?
@Buzzsprout
3 жыл бұрын
Try to locate the File ► Open Metadata Editor ► Edit Metadata Tags window should show up. Hope that helps.
what mic is that please respond
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2 жыл бұрын
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@Jamfam205
2 жыл бұрын
@@Buzzsprout ok thank you so much I'm trying to find the best mic to use. And I think I found it. Again thank you
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2 жыл бұрын
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