Source code and user manuals for some old versions are available on FossHub, as well as AppImages since version 3.0.3.

For Linux, the appropriate version of Audacity for your operating system is usually included in your distribution’s repository.

For macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and earlier, legacy versions of Audacity are available on the Legacy Mac downloads page.

For Windows 7 and earlier, legacy versions of Audacity are available on the Legacy Windows downloads page.

Details can be found in the license file. Documentation is licensed CC-by 3.0 unless otherwise noted. Most code files are GPLv2-or-later, with the notable exceptions being /lib-src (which contains third party libraries), as well as VST3-related code.

LicenseĪudacity is open source software licensed GPLv3. Help with using Audacity is available at DevelopersĪdditional development resources may be found in the wiki. Analysis and visualization tools to analyze audio or other signal data.įor end users, the latest Windows and macOS release version of Audacity is available from the Audacity website.Editing multi-track editing with sample accuracy and arbitrary sample rates.Nyquist a powerful built-in scripting language that may also be used to create plugins.Scripting in Python, Perl, or any other language that supports named pipes.

Macros for chaining commands and batch processing.Plugin Support for multiple audio plugin formats, including VST, LV2, and AU.High quality using 32-bit float audio processing.Export / Import a wide range of audio formats, extensible with FFmpeg.Recording from any real or virtual audio device that is available to the host system.Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems.

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