Can anyone help here. I have an original WAV file which is of 2,723KB in size. When adjusting the volume to a lower level the file size increases to 5,440KB. The program I am using requires a maximum file size of 5,000KB and since it exceeds this size I am not able to use it.
When selecting there is an options selection for WAV file types that states ‘there is no options for this format. Your file with be exported as a 16 bit WAV file. If you need more control over the export format please use the “other uncompressed files” format’.
What is the “other uncompressed files” format?
Why does Audacity expand the file size? Is it just not adding compression to the exported edited file?
If so, can I add compression back to the file?
How can the file size be reduced without sacrificing the audio quality?
Are there any other solutions to reduce the audio level without increasing the file size?
I am using Audacity 2.0.5.
Thank you.