Change 128kbps to 64kbps in Audacity MP3 files

[@BlairLoganDance]

OMG thank you so much for this!!!! I've had so much trouble editing my first audiobook submission and this video was a lifesaver!!!

[@angm8236]

This is the good side of the internet, people like you Rich. I have a voice recorder demanding 64kbps and Audacity was exporting in 128 kbps, I didn't find a way to solve this, but this video of yours, I watched it, and in a sec I saw the options menu you explained, changed it to 64 and solved the problem with my voice recorder. Thank you very much.

[@johnlebonextra8924]

Thanks, mate. Your video is now coming up in the top few results in google so don't be surprised if it amasses quite a few views from now on. Your video certainly helped me. Cheers.

[@dupton69]

You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you.

[@kaustav19921]

Really really appreciate your help. I was uploading my audios in Audible when this issue occurred. Thanks to your video, I got the remedy for this issue.

[@baz6128]

Thanks! This was exactly what I was looking for!

[@DarnellFReid]

Thanks - I have been searching for hours to figure this out.

[@Tronicate]

I'm spending even more hours since mine doesn't have an options button.

[@KadrianThomas]

Thanks for sharing man. I really appreciate it.

[@ScottAppleton]

Thank you! I was lost as to where this was.

[@stonerocks0]

Thanks, that was very clear and helpful - you've saved me a lot of time!

[@FresherPrince]

Very helpful. Thanks for the info!

[@skept11]

quick and easy. thanks man!

[@barbaramacias8248]

Very usefull indeed! Thank you. This is what I needed right now.

[@mickdonedee1]

Worked for me using Windows 7. Reduced 65 min recording from 62MB to 38.7MB by changing bitrate from 128kbps to 80kbps.

[@pietcement9603]

bit late but it drove me nuts finding so ill post here: to change the 24 bit rate to a lower rate before exporting: . To do this, you go to the drop down menu within the track window, go to Set Sample Format and select 16-bit float. this changes the bit rate before exporting!!

[@ptosis]

Thank you for that quick info. helped me out in no time. :):):)

[@77MyEsha]

Wow! Thanks. I have been tearing my hair out, then I found you - Your a star!!

[@Learnnt]

that's what i was searching thank you so much

[@balazsp1053]

Thanks man Working 100% 2020 # low kbs 126 >>> 320 KBS and HZ Update

[@Briant2312]

You, sir, are a life-saver. Thanks.

[@Denvigen]

didnt work, there is no options button.

[@Absouloot]

Ugg... now with Windows 11 and the current version of Audacity, it doesn't seem to have that option any more! :/ Anyone try this recently?

[@RichBaxter]

Sorry, I am on Macs now...

[@DonnaShaffer]

Perfect. Thank you!

[@matcheskid]

thanks a lot!Finally I found this video!

[@bolaodosfavoritos3101]

The problem is that the software does not preserve the original features of imported audio, making the person by saving the mp3 with 44100 and 32bits float, many find this incompatible with professional sound. The default cd is 44100 16 bit and 48000 24bit for dvd.

[@jasonwhite3959]

Thank you!!! You saved me hours.

[@Hana1006H]

Thank you

[@blumunkee]

RICH BAXTER THANK YOU SO MUCH. Good on ya!

[@gmansmiley2984]

If I am recording, will it automatically be in 320kpbs or what, I don't want to record in lower quality and then export it for no reason at a higher rate.

[@ender2543]

Where is option button in windows 10?????

[@buckast3907]

I’m trying to record audio on audacity and video on my phone, but the audio is always faster therefore doesn’t sync with video. I tried this and didn’t work????

[@josuepavon6583]

When I go to export it doesn't give me the 'Options' box. Is there any other way to change the kbps?

[@zhevulture]

This is really late, but if you first choose to export the file as an MP3, there'll be a format option which you can export it to different kbps. Make sure you change the bit rate mode to constant to find the exact kbps you want.

[@theeasilymanipulated]

@@zhevulture you realize that the problem is that these options don't pop up right?

[@haornblover]

thank u!!
It helps me a lot

[@EthelredFlametail]

Export is not coming up only export audio! They is no options.

[@crackingskulls]

Thank You!!

[@noobthoughts]

Ahhhhh thank you! Yes!!!

[@Ziplock9000]

That only works for MP3

[@cooldestroyer899]

for me there is no options idk why

[@cooldestroyer899]

Sorry I actually just forgot to push mp3 so options did not show up! Thanks so much!

[@Tronicate]

How did you get the options button? I don't have that.

[@Tronicate]

Edit: I figured it out now

[@Cradley684]

Hi Rich,
What happens exactly when you change these kbps settings 128 about average, sorry I'm learning Audacity to download my LPs to mp3 for my Mp3 player. Thank You. Brian UK

[@Cradley684]

Thanks a lot Rich for the advice.

[@Jessemand]

Thanks mate!

[@nawalbanthia]

Thank buddy.

[@CapsuKid1234]

I Think You Need To Update your video for how to change the bitrate in audacity. the current version of audacity doesn't have an option button on export. changing of bitrate is on edit - preferences -- file formats
I just manage to find it myself but thanks anyway.

[@josuepavon6583]

How did you find it? I'm facing the same problem

[@josuepavon6583]

I don't see 'file formats'

[@Richard_K1630]

Thanks!!

[@danielchung8007]

thanks so much!

[@SRBAnimate]

I will do the same thing except I will change it to 8 kbps

[@Deftaly]

I don't have that

[@zappyzapps1307]

Cheers

[@diegoferreira4247]

Thanks - help me

[@kaedeschulz5422]

Thanks a lot!