Audacity Forum

I while ago I changed the settings to export all files at 320kbps, now I need the files to be smaller and I carnt remember how to change it back. Ive looked through all the preferences but couldn't see anything...

Edit -> Preferences -> File Formats

There's a drop down list to selct the default bit rate for mp3's.

(Note that in Audacity v.1.3.x it is different, and is selected when you export)

Thanks but when I go to Edit, there is no preferences drop down box

I have 1.3.3 Beta...but when I export, it dousn't give me any options but says exporting at 320kbps

This is the "Audacity Stable (1.2.x) ‹ Mac OS X" board, so I assumed you had v.1.2.x - silly me

So for 1.3.x, when you are ready to export your audio, click on "File ->Export..."
On the dialogue window that opens there are three buttons - "Save" , "Cancel" and "Options"
and a drop down list to select the format.

Select "MP3 Files" from the drop down list.
Then Click on "Options".