Free Audio Editor Free Audio Editing Software for Windows — Cut, Record & Remove Noise

Cut and trim MP3 or WAV files, record your voice and the sound playing on your PC,
remove background noise, hum and clicks, and mix music and voice on multiple tracks.
A fast, clean audio editor for Windows 11 & Windows 10.

Edit, record & save WAV free — no watermark, no account.

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Free since 2010: music editor, voice recorder & noise remover in one app

Open audio, video soundtracks & 50+ formats

Import WAV, MP3, FLAC, M4A, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, AIFF, WMA, and tracker music into multiple working tabs. Open supported video files (MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, WebM) to extract their soundtrack onto the waveform, or import a YouTube video's audio as MP3 for editing. Audio editing, project saving, and WAV export are free without registration; registration unlocks additional export formats.

WAV

MP3

FLAC

M4A

OGG

OPUS

WMA

MP4

Free Export Without Registration

WAV (PCM 16/24-bit) 32-Bit Float WAV Selected Region WAV Marker Slice WAV Project (.wsmith)

Common Recognized Input Formats

WAVMP3FLACM4A / AACOGG VorbisOpusAIFFWMAALACMP4MKVMOVAVIWebM

Registered Export Definitions (58 Named Definitions)

MP3FLACALACAAC / M4AOgg VorbisOpusWMAAC-3 / E-AC-3Wave64 / RF64Podcast MP3 Preset

Remove background noise from audio

Fan hiss, electrical hum, mouth clicks, distorted peaks and loud breaths — clean them up in a few clicks. Run voice Noise Reduction, or let Repair Studio analyze your recording for clicks, 50/60 Hz hum, clipping, harsh “s” sounds and breaths, then compare before and after. The one-window Podcast Chain makes any voice recording sound even and broadcast-ready.

Read the background noise removal guide

Repair Studio (De-Click, De-Hum, De-Clip, De-Ess, De-Breath) Original (2560 × 1640 px)

Record your voice & computer audio

Record your microphone, the sound playing on your PC (calls, streams, web audio), or both at the same time — up to 96 kHz. Mix the two sources into one stereo track or keep your voice and the PC sound on separate left/right channels. Made a mistake? Punch-in recording replaces just that sentence.

How to record system audio on Windows 11

Microphone & WASAPI System Audio Recording Original (2560 × 1640 px)

Spectrogram editing & multitrack mixer

See your sound in the Spectrogram, box out a whistle or beep, preview it on its own and turn it down by 12 dB, 24 dB or cut it completely. Then switch to the Multitrack Mixer to combine voice, music and effects on separate tracks with volume, pan, mute, solo and crossfades.

How to join and mix audio files

Synchronized Spectrogram & Frequency Band Attenuation Original (2560 × 1640 px)

All-in-one audio editor & voice recorder

Free Audio Editor cuts and trims waveforms, records microphone and PC audio, repairs noisy voiceovers, mixes multiple tracks, and saves clean WAV masters on your PC!

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Waveform cut, trim & seamless loop

Edit audio visually on a zoomable stereo waveform. Snap selections to zero crossings to prevent clicks, draw fade envelopes, and preview seamless loops.

20-band Graphic EQ, Parametric EQ & effects

Shape tone with Paragraphic EQ, 10/20-band Graphic EQ, Compressor, Hard Limiter, Normalize, Reverb, Delay, Distortion, and Pitch/Speed profiles.

Split by silence & slice at markers

Automatically detect silent gaps, preview clip counts, and split long recordings into tabs or individual WAV files. Place named timeline markers with ease.

Multi-tab projects, A/B compare & recovery

Work across multiple tabs, compare edits against an A/B buffer snapshot, join audio files, save full sessions in .wsmith projects, and enable auto-backup.

YouTube audio import & batch converter

Import a single YouTube video's soundtrack into the waveform editor, or use Free Video & Audio Converter for playlist batch downloads.

ID3 tag editor, 10 languages & dark theme

Edit MP3 files and ID3 tags, lyrics, and cover art. Switch between Light and Dark themes, 10 interface languages, and search commands with Ctrl+K.

Why creators choose Free Audio Editor for Windows

5-Stage Repair Studio & Voice Cleanup

58 Named Audio Export Definitions

10 Interface Languages & Light/Dark UI

Fast Local Processing

Edits, spectral attenuation, and WAV master saves run directly on your Windows PC without uploading files to a cloud queue.

Simple & Intuitive

Clean transport controls, searchable command palette (Ctrl+K), undo history drawer, and guided Podcast Chain make editing effortless.

Fine-Tuned Control

Sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz, bit depths up to 32-bit and 64-bit float, BPM estimation, Metronome, and LUFS loudness matching.

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How to work with Free Audio Editor

Free Audio Editor — Stereo waveform editor and transport controls in dark theme.

Edit waveforms, record system audio, clean up voice recordings, and export audio on Windows.

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STEP 1

Open or record audio

Import audio or video files by drag-and-drop, paste a YouTube link, or capture your microphone and system playback.

STEP 2

Edit & clean waveform

Cut unwanted sections, apply 20-band EQ or compression, or run Repair Studio and the Podcast Chain with live preview.

STEP 3

Save or export audio

Save your project or export WAV for free. Register to unlock MP3, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, and WMA delivery.

Microsoft Windows OS: Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit, version 2004+)
Self-contained .NET runtime included
Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
10 Interface Languages
Light & Dark Themes
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Two Complete Windows Desktop Programs by FAEMedia

Waveform Editor & Voice Studio

Free Audio Editor

Precision stereo waveform & spectrogram editing, microphone + Windows system audio recording, and multi-stage voice cleanup.

Waveform & Multitrack: Cut, trim, crossfade, zero-crossing snap, seamless loops, markers, and multitrack mixer.
Repair Studio & Podcast Chain: De-click, de-hum, de-clip, de-ess, de-breath, voice noise reduction, 20-band EQ, compressor & LUFS loudness matching.
Edition Rights: Audio editing, project saving, and WAV export are free without registration. Registration (Upgrade) unlocks MP3, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, OGG, Opus, WMA & additional export formats.

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All-In-One Video, Audio & YouTube Converter

Free Video & Audio Converter

Unifies Free Audio Converter, Free Video to Audio Converter, Easy Audio Extractor, Easy Video Switch, and Easy YouTube to MP3 Converter in one application.

428 Built-in Presets: Convert video (MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, HEVC, AV1), audio (MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, WMA) & device profiles.
Edit, Compress & Upscale: Trim, merge, crop, add subtitles or watermarks, target file-size compression, local AI upscaling & DVD/Blu-ray authoring.
YouTube Queue & Free Export: Read online video or playlist formats, add to queue, and convert. All supported conversion & export features are free.

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Try It Online — or Get the Full Version Free

Our online tools are perfect for one short clip. For whole folders, full-length movies, YouTube playlists and noise removal, the free Windows programs are faster, aren't limited by browser memory, and keep your files on your PC.

Online Audio Editor

Short clip waveform preview in browser. Full recordings & Repair Studio in desktop app.

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Online Audio Converter

Convert short WAV, M4A, FLAC, or OGG clips to MP3 in browser.

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Online Video to Audio

Turn a short MP4, MOV, or WebM into MP3 in your tab.

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Online Audio Extractor

Pull a short soundtrack segment with fade controls.

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Online Video Converter

Convert a short video clip to MP4 or WebM in browser.

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One Free Audio Editor for Every Everyday Job

Free music editor

Cut a song to the part you love, make a ringtone, fade tracks in and out, remove silence, and join several songs into one mix. Music editing guide

MP3 & WAV editor

Open MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG and WMA files, edit them on a clear waveform, and edit MP3 tags and cover art. MP3 editor guide

Sound recorder

Record voice-overs, podcasts, online calls and anything playing on your PC, then edit the take right away. Recording guide

Noise remover

Clean hiss, hum, clicks, clipping and breaths from voice recordings with a before/after preview. Noise removal guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Free Audio Editor really free?

Yes. Editing, recording, noise removal, all effects, saving projects and exporting WAV files are free without registration, and no watermark is added. An optional upgrade unlocks direct export to MP3, FLAC, AAC/M4A, OGG, Opus, WMA and other formats.

How can I get MP3 files without upgrading?

Export your edited audio as WAV, then convert it to MP3 with our completely free Free Video & Audio Converter. It converts whole folders at once.

Does Free Audio Editor work on Windows 11 and Windows 10?

Yes. It runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit, version 2004 or later). The installer includes everything the editor needs.

Can Free Audio Editor remove background noise?

Yes. Use voice Noise Reduction for steady hiss, or Repair Studio to remove clicks, 50/60 Hz hum, clipping, sibilance and breaths. You can compare the original and cleaned audio before applying. Read the noise removal guide.

Can I record the sound playing on my computer?

Yes. Free Audio Editor records your Windows playback device (system sound), your microphone, or both at once — ideal for calls, streams and voice-overs over music.

What is the difference between the online audio editor and the desktop app?

The online audio editor is a quick browser preview for one short clip. The desktop app handles full-length recordings, records your PC and microphone, and includes Repair Studio, the spectrogram and the multitrack mixer.

Which program should I download to convert video to MP3 or download YouTube playlists?

Download Free Video & Audio Converter. It converts video to MP3, MP4, FLAC and WAV, and queues YouTube videos and playlists — every conversion is free.