Before you download and use Audacity, be sure to review itsprivacy policyto ensure youre comfortable with its terms.
Go toFile>Openin Audacity.
snag the WAV file you want to convert to MP3, and clickOpen.
Go toFile>Export>Export as MP3.
Find and select a folder where you want to save the MP3.
you could also change the name of the file there if you want.
These options are at the bottom of theExport Audiowindow.
Edit themetadata tagsif you want something else to be included there.
it’s possible for you to edit the artist’s name, track title, genre, and more.
Audacity converts the file to MP3 in the folder you chose above.
Locate the folder where you extracted the LAME binaries, and clickOpen.
The file is calledlame_enc.dllin Windows andlibmp3lame.dylibin macOS.
Audacity then continues with the conversion.
Alternatively, you’re able to go toEdit>Preferences>Librariesand clickLocateto snag the LAME plugin.
Don’t Have Audacity or LAME?
If you’re confused about which LAME package you should install, some quick instructions are as follows:
