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Coming soon

Audacity 4 is nearly here

Audacity 4 brings a visual overhaul, Workspaces, and editing updates.

A refreshed interface

Updated themes, clip visuals, and navigation make Audacity easier to read and quicker to learn

Layouts that adapt to you

Save Workspaces, rearrange toolbars, and switch setups without digging through menus

Faster, more intuitive editing

Modern clip-based editing that feels familiar

New since Audacity 3

  • Start recording from anywhere on the timeline without moving other clips
  • Ripple editing shortcuts replace Sync-lock
  • Reduced tool switching

Try it early

Alpha builds are available for testing.

Download and try Audacity 4 Alpha 2

How we're redesigning Audacity for the future

Video: How we're redesigning Audacity for the future

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the journey that defines this release.