How to Export Audio in Audacity

Here you will learn how to Export a track in Audacity.

(Assuming you have Imported a track to Audacity but don't know how to Export it)

Steps

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    After you have completed your soundtrack click the yellow square (stop) near the top. This is so that all the functions will become available to you.
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    Click "File", then "Export".
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    A "Save as" box will appear, rename your track to whatever you want to call it e.g. 'My Song'
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    If you want your track to be in .WAV format click "Save".
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    If you have done the last step, you do not need to do this one... If you want your track to be in a different format to .WAV then click 'Save as Type' a drop down list will appear and there will be lots of different formats to choose from. Click on the format you want and click 'Save'.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    After editing an audio file using Audacity, how do I export it to a video file?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can't. You'd need an editing software. Audacity is mainly meant for working on audio.
  • Question
    If I save the recording as an mp3 file, can I then send it to a friend as an email attachment?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, you will be able to email the file as an attachment. Just make sure it's an mp3 and not an Audacity file (the default format) so your friend can open it WITHOUT Audacity.
  • Question
    How do I export directly to Windows Media Player?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    When you save your file, choose .wav. If you save it to a desktop, then when you try to open the file it should ask how, and then you choose Media Player.
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Updated: August 4, 2021
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