Convert a Media File Format in Audacity Updated on November 2, 2023 by InMotion Hosting Contributor 0 Minutes, 48 Seconds to Read Audacity is a popular free audio editor for musicians and podcasters doing destructive audio editing. While more advanced users may prefer FFMPEG for file conversions, Audacity makes such changes easier for users without experience in the command line interface (CLI). Likewise, using a more efficient format will conserve disk space, whether you are on dedicated virtual server hosting or shared hosting. Below we cover how to convert media files in Audacity. Convert File Format Open Audacity. At the top, select File and Open. Open an audio file (or import audio from a video file). Make any needed changes. At the top, select File, Export, and an export option:Export as MP3Export as WAVExport as OGGExport Audio (to easily choose between other formats not listed in the File menu – e.g. AIFF, FLAC, and other FFMPEG formatsExport Selected Audio (exports only highlighted section)Export Multiple (for exporting multiple tracks at once) Learn more about multimedia editing in our Live Broadcasting section. Share this Article InMotion Hosting Contributor Content Writer InMotion Hosting contributors are highly knowledgeable individuals who create relevant content on new trends and troubleshooting techniques to help you achieve your online goals! More Articles by InMotion Hosting Related Articles Getting Started with Owncast How to Install FFmpeg on CentOS with RPM Fusion How to Create an RSS Feed for a Podcast on RSS.com Manage Podcasts and Episodes with Google Podcasts Manager How to Integrate the Jitsi Mattermost Plugin Convert a Media File Format in Audacity Submit Podcasts to iTunes with Podcast Generator What is Big Blue Button (BBB)? Distance and Remote Learning Platforms Upload Episodes in Podcast Generator
