How to Easily Extract Audio From Video Files Using Audacity

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Prerequisite: Install FFmpeg for Audacity Plugin

TheFFmpeg for Audacity pluginis a powerful extension that significantly enhances Audacity’s capabilities. If you are looking to extract audio from your video file, you may need this extension to increase the range of formats Audacity accepts. Follow these steps to install it.

Step 1:Download the FFmpeg for Audacity plugin.

Step 2:Double-click the downloaded file and follow the wizard to complete the installation.

Step 3:At the end of the installation, launch Audacity, click theEditmenu, and clickPreferences.

Step 4:On the left pane clickLibraries, then clickLocateon the right.

Step 5:Browse for your downloaded file and clickOK.

Extract Audio From Video With Audacity

Step 1:Open a video file by going toFile>Open.

Step 2:Again, navigate toFile,but this time, chooseExport Audio.

Step 3:Choose the desired audio format and clickExport.

Tip:You may also considerusing Audacity to record audioon your computer.

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Last updated on 17 August, 2024

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