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WavePad

WavePad is an audio and MP3 editor for Windows and Mac that records, edits and applies effects to music, voice and other sound. It is mainly used to edit recordings, add effects, create ringtones and save audio in a wide range of formats.

#41 in Video & Audio ToolsAudio EditorsNo free plan

Who it's for

Best for

  • Podcast makers who want a friendlier editor than Audacity to start with
  • Everyday editors trimming voice recordings and applying basic audio effects

Not for

  • Hobbyists who need step-by-step tutorials to clean up a first recording
  • Growing studios that will outgrow a stopgap editor once budgets allow

Features

  • Audio and MP3 editing

    A professional audio and MP3 editor that edits audio files and adds effects to produce professional quality audio files.

  • Recording music and voice

    Handles recording and editing of music, voice and other audio, and sits in the vendor's sound recording and dictation software categories.

  • Effects and ringtones

    Built for applying effects to audio and for creating ringtones from recordings and music tracks.

  • Broad audio format support

    Supports a wide range of formats for editing and saving audio work.

  • Windows and Mac software

    Available as a download for Windows and Mac OS X, alongside the vendor's video, audio, graphics and utility programs.

What users say

Pros

  • Feels less intimidating than Audacity for a first attempt at audio editing.
  • Splits a long WAV file into separate tracks at the silent gaps automatically.

Cons

  • The supplied tutorials leave gaps on how to remove unwanted background sound from a recording.
  • The audio input device goes undetected until the program is restarted.
  • Functions primarily as a temporary stopgap before upgrading to more advanced audio software.

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Global Traffic Rank

Top 500k

Alternatives

WavePadLogic ProAdobe AuditionPro Tools
Rank#41 in category#1 in category#2 in category#4 in category
Free planNoNoNoYes
ProFriendlier than Audacity, auto-splits long WAVs at silencesDrummer, plugin bundle, editable event model, fast takesPodcast and radio editing, spectral repair, voiceover recording192 kHz film sessions, AAX mix-chain plugins, tuning plugins
Better forRestoring damaged audio with spectral editing and frequency analysis
Weaker atPurchasing with a one-time perpetual license instead of an ongoing subscription