If for any reason the library still doesn't install correctly, repeat the above steps one more time.

If not, go ahead and close out of Audacity and re-open. Once all steps are completed, your FFmpeg library should automatically be installed within your Audacity.

Click on the downloaded file and follow all the installation steps.

Click on FFmpeg v2.2.2 INSTALLER (.EXE) to download the file (see reference image below).

Working with MP3, M4A (iPhone recording) files, or MP4 (video) files? You'll need to download this additional library before you can work with your audio files that aren't WAV. Then install Audacity by following the basic procedure of your computer operating system. Go to and download the newest version of Audacity for Mac - your file will automatically download in 5 seconds!. Go to and download the newest version of Audacity for Windows - your file will automatically download in 5 seconds! Then install Audacity by following the basic procedure of your computer operating system. We encourage you explore Audacity's other advanced features that are briefly mentioned at the end of this class. You will also have the opportunity to record or use our excercise file to create your own podcast.

Some more advanced editing tools will also be mentioned such as loudness normalization and noise reduction. By the end of the class, you will gather basic knowledge of how to import, record, edit and export your audio project with Audacity. This class introduces the basic and essential concepts and interface of Audacity. It includes powerful audio post-production tools to help create professional podcasts and music.

Audacity is an open source, free and easy to use audio editor and recorder.

Audacity recording manual