Audacity

Audacity


What is Audacity?

Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. It can be used to open, edit and convert many sound file types, including the Window format (WMA), Apple QuickTime format (AAC) and MP3 files. Audacity can be used by faculty and students for presentations, projects, and research purposes. 

Availability

Audacity is a commonly used free tool for audio editing. It is available for download on Mac, Windows, or Linux devices from their official website.  

What is Audacity?

Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. It can be used to open, edit and convert many sound file types, including the Window format (WMA), Apple QuickTime format (AAC) and MP3 files. Audacity can be used by faculty and students for presentations, projects and research purposes. 

Availability 

Audacity is a commonly used free tool for audio editing. It is available for download on Mac, Windows or Linux devices from their official website

Accessibility

Audacity meets most of Teacher College’s accessibility criteria. It allows for navigation via assistive technology and customization of visual appearance and layout. To learn more about Audacity’s accessibility, check out their official Accessibility report

Users of assistive technology who are Mac users are advised to use Audacity 2.1.1 which is an older version Audacity optimized for assistive technology on Mac.

If accommodations are required, contact TC’s OASID for assistance. 

How to get started

Get Support

Faculty can contact the Digital Futures Institute (DFI) for specific questions and assistance.

Audacity meets most of Teacher College’s accessibility criteria. It allows for navigation via assistive technology and customization of visual appearance and layout. To learn more about Audacity’s accessibility, check out their official Accessibility report.

Users of assistive technology who are Mac users are advised to use Audacity 2.1.1 which is an older version Audacity optimized for assistive technology on Mac.

If accommodations are required, contact TC’s OASID for assistance. 

How to get started

Get Support

Faculty can contact the Digital Futures Institute (DFI) for specific questions and assistance.

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