Audio: Record & Edit with Audacity
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux. The Videos and Quickstart Guide on this resource should help to get you started, but if you require further support, you can access the Audacity Tutorial Hub in the Links section below.
Install Audacity on University Devices
If your computer is owned by the University, you can install Audacity using the University's Software Center - no admin privileges required, simply install at your own convenience.
- Search for 'Software Center' in your Windows search box
- Select 'Audacity' from the list of available software
- Click 'Install' to install on your PC or laptop. (Mac users should contact the IT Service Desk.)
Install Audacity on Personal Devices
If you are using your own personal computer, you can install Audacity directly from the manufacturer's website free of charge: https://www.audacityteam.org/download/
Related Resources
Further information about the Toolkit service can be found on our IT Services web pages.