Saving just the audio from MP4 and saving to MP3
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This forum is for Audacity on Windows.Please state which version of Windows you are using,
and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Help menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
The old forums for those versions are now closed, but you can still read the archives of the 1.2.x and 1.3.x forums.
Saving just the audio from MP4 and saving to MP3
can this be accomplished in Audacity? I hope to make a much smaller MP3 file.
Re: Saving just the audio from MP4 and saving to MP3
Yes, but you'll need to install the FFmpeg import/export library. (Download and run ffmpeg-win-2.2.2.exe.)
When you open the file with Audacity, you'll get the audio-only. Then you can export as MP3 or WAV, etc.
Note that when you open a compressed file in Audacity (or any "normal" audio editor) it gets decompressed. If you then re-export to MP3 (or other lossy format) you are going through another generation of lossy compression. You may not hear any quality loss, and you may not have a choice, but it's something you should be aware of.
When you open the file with Audacity, you'll get the audio-only. Then you can export as MP3 or WAV, etc.
Note that when you open a compressed file in Audacity (or any "normal" audio editor) it gets decompressed. If you then re-export to MP3 (or other lossy format) you are going through another generation of lossy compression. You may not hear any quality loss, and you may not have a choice, but it's something you should be aware of.
Re: Saving just the audio from MP4 and saving to MP3
thanks, this will be a nice time saver. And I will still have the option to save in bitrates that will suit my needs? For a simple spoken word performance
what setting should I look towards if I want the smallest file possible and still acceptable quality. And yes , original file quality will be the most important factor.
what setting should I look towards if I want the smallest file possible and still acceptable quality. And yes , original file quality will be the most important factor.
Re: Saving just the audio from MP4 and saving to MP3
Yes, when you select File -> Export -> Export As MP3 you'll see the various bitrate/quality settings.And I will still have the option to save in bitrates that will suit my needs?