Originally Posted by Kathi C
So...I have already downloaded Audacity so I can convert it to an MP3 file. I then downloaded LAME so Audacity can encode it. I think I am following all of the instructions that I have gotten from the web sites and friends/family I've contacted, but I still get a message that Audacity cannot open MP3 library.
Thanks, Kathi


If the iTunes suggestion doesn't work for you, here's how you do it with the Audacity that you've been trying. That "can't open mp3 library" is probably due to it not being able to find an MP3 encoder.

1. Download and double click this LAME MP3 Encoder. Just follow the wizard to install it.
2. Open Audacity and import your WAV file (File > Import)
3. Click File > Export as MP3
4. The first time you use the "Export as MP3" command, Audacity will ask for the location of "lame_enc.dll". Navigate to "C:\Program Files\Lame for Audacity", select "lame_enc.dll", then click "Open" and "OK".
5. Then you will be asked what you want to name the MP3 file.

I'm assuming you are on a PC/Windows. If you're using a Mac, the instruction is almost the same. See this page.

Hope this helps.

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