Audacity Saving an MP3

This tutorial shows how to save an MP3 with Audacity.

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To get started, drag and drop a file into Audacity. It can be an MP3 already if you like. Now go to the FILE menu and select EXPORT. At this point you will be asked the name of the artists, song, ect. You can put in whatever you like or just leave it out for now. Click OK.

Next you will give your file a name and choose the file type. When you choose MP3 you will be asked to locate the LAME encoder. This step is NOT difficult. You should follow the instructions in the video tutorial for guidance.

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[CJenterprise307]

@TheBrodzie click on export, and then below it should say "save as type" right below the File name. scroll down to MP3

[buckydurddle]

@CJenterprise307 If there are LAME encoder issues then MP3 may not be an option. Usually there is some simple fix to these things.

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[SompnBrurl]

this isnt working with my computer... i have the beta version and when i choose the lame_enc.dll file, it says like i wouldnt choose anything... that sucks

[buckydurddle]

@SompnBrurl Thanks for the question. Did you get this problem fixed? If not, let me know and I will see what I can do for you.

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[SompnBrurl]

@buckydurddle i fixed it, thanks

i just had to find the right file, the one in the video didnt work :)

[buckydurddle]

@SompnBrurl Good stuff. Let me know if you need help.

[SamFUN18]

Thanks a lot bro....

[SompnBrurl]

@TheBrodzie try to stop the music

or add a music...

btw you cant export it as mp3 if it isnt mp3

[TheBrodzie]

i went to exort files like at 4:40 and it isnt leting me click it :/

[OfficialCastiron]

Once ive done all this, where is the MP3 on the computer? I cant find it :(