Import not working

I have been attempting to import audio files, but instead of importing the file correctly, Audacity is distorting the file to fit the window size. Why is this and what should I do?

What’s the format you are trying to import? For many compressed you’ll need to install the optional FFMPEG import/export library.

I have been attempting to import audio files, but instead of importing the file correctly, Audacity is distorting the file to fit the window size. Why is this and what should I do?

Did you try a normal import or did you import “raw” data?

More likely, the file is not getting decompressed properly. Then whatever you get, the whole thing is shown in the Audacity window.

If you still need help, please tell us your version of Audacity and Windows (see the pink panel at the top of the page).

Gale