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Edit audio online in record time and sound like a pro. An audio maker that allows you to create crisp recordings and polish them in minutes with AI.

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How to edit audio easily with Riverside

Step 1
Record or upload a file.

Record audio in up to 48kHz WAV resolution. You can also upload your own MP3 or WAV audio file straight into the editor.

Step 2
Trim your audio recordings.

Trim recordings by simply deleting transcript text, or use the timeline to split and splice your audio.

Step 3
Polish up your sound.

Remove awkward silences, get rid of “uhms” or remove background noise and normalize audio levels in one click.

Step 4
Download your edited audio.

Download audio in MP3 or uncompressed WAV. Plus, grab your AI transcripts to repurpose into show notes, captions and more.

Why choose Riverside

The free online audio editor that amplifies your voice

A free voice editor
that’s one in a million.

Skip paying tons of money for editing features you never use. Our free online audio editing tools include text-based editing, timeline trimming, silence removal, background music, and more.

Edit on a Mac, Windows,
iOS, or Android.

Choose the online audio editor for Mac and Windows. Or, if you prefer using an app, check out our dedicated desktop Mac app. iOS and Android users can use our mobile app for recording and quick trimming.

Edit audio like
you edit a doc.

Our text-based editor works with automatic transcriptions. Easily navigate through your recording and just delete the text you don’t want in your audio recording.

Cut your audio
chop, chop.

Prefer editing in a traditional online audio editor? No problem. Merge, cut, and rearrange audio easily with our editing timeline.

Multiple speakers,
individual tracks.

Each guest is recorded on a separate audio track. Meaning you can fine-tune one speaker’s recording without touching the rest. Plus, everything is color-coded, so you can easily keep track of who’s talking and when.

Sound as
a bell.

Remove background noise, equalize and enhance audio in one quick click. Our AI audio enhancer does all the hard sound editing work for you.

Add all the
bells and whistles.

Add that little something extra with background music overlays and effects. You can even add sound effects live while recording with the built-in soundboard.

Automate transcriptions
and show notes.

Generate highly accurate AI transcriptions in 100+ languages. If you’re a podcaster, AI show notes will automatically generate descriptions, chapters, and titles for you. Or use the transcript to generate captions and subtitles that are spot-on.

Go with
the flow.

Cut out those long, awkward pauses in an instant with AI audio clean-up. It detects and trims silences for you, while giving you control to keep or restore any pauses for natural rhythm and effect.

The audio editor you wished for re-imagined.

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How to choose the best audio editing software

Here’s what to look for in a top-notch sound editor. (Spoiler: Riverside checks all the boxes!)

All-in-one

Save time with a tool that lets you record and edit in one place with no need for downloads and re-uploads.

Compatibility

You want sound editing software that works on all your devices. Look for an audio editor that’s compatible with Mac, Windows, iOS and Android to avoid the hassle of converting and moving files from one device to the other.

Easy cutting, trimming and clipping

“Free” doesn’t have to mean “meh”. Simplify and speed up editing tasks with a user-friendly tool that allows precise adjustments in just a few clicks.

Text-based editing

Edit your recordings like a document for maximum simplicity and efficiency. A huge time-saver, especially if you’re a beginner.

AI tools

Let AI handle the heavy lifting. Save time and money by automatically removing background noise, cutting silences, or enhancing audio.

Top-quality sound

Ensure your audio is uncompromisingly good. Choose audio editing software that supports uncompressed audio formats.

Transcripts & show notes

Create transcripts, summaries and show notes automatically. Repurpose your recordings effortlessly.

Use Riverside’s audio editor to:

Create top quality podcasts.

Record remote interviews in up to 48kHZ audio resolution. Edit separate tracks with AI and tools for audio normalization, background noise removal and more. Wrap it up with automatic show notes. Publish directly to Spotify.

Take your livestreams to the next level.

Use the live sound board to add effects to your streams. Polish your stream recording and cut out all those awkward silences, fix up your audio and even create a visual audiogram to share online. Mic drop.

Publish world class interviews.

Whether capturing a customer testimonial or interviewing 
a thought leader, you’ll need tip top audio. Record in up to 48kHz, edit audio tracks separately, remove background noise and enhance your audio in just a few clicks.

Share “all” the meetings with your team.

Clean up or enhance your meetings’ audio before sharing them with your teams. Download the automatic transcripts or turn them into meeting minutes easily.

When you have 19 million people listening in every month, anything less than perfect is out of the question.
Why Guy Raz chooses Riverside ->

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Which is the best audio editing software?

This depends on your needs. If you’re just editing a voice recording for personal use, even a basic free voice or sound editor online should do.

If you’re looking to produce a professional quality recording, you will most likely need advanced editing software. But many of these platforms (like Adobe Audition or Logic Pro X) require expert editing skills and, typically, a paid subscription.

This is where a text-based, AI audio editor comes in. (Yes, like Riverside.) This is the easiest way to edit audio professionally, whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced Editor.

With top quality audio files to work with, AI tools to help you edit and enhance your audio, and text-based editing to speed things up, you can take any recording from “to-do” to “ta-da!” in no time.

If you want to discover more audio editors, we’ve written a full guide on the best audio editing software out there.

How do I edit my audio?

If you’re a beginner to editing, you can follow these 4 simple steps to create your final recording.

  1. Cut out or trim any unwanted parts like a guest going on a tangent. You can do this easily if you have a text-based editor by simply deleting and joining parts of the transcript.
  2. Remove background noise, filler words and long silences. (On Riverside you can do this in one click using the AI Producer.)
  3. Equalize your audio levels so your whole recording is at the same volume. You can also use sound enhancements at this point, if the online editor includes this functionality. If you use Riverside, simply click on Magic Audio and let AI take care of all the above in seconds.
  4. Add music, sound effects and transitions. You’ll need access to a library with licensed or copyright-free materials. Some editors, like Riverside, offer this functionality, too

To learn more,  read our full guide on editing audio or head over to Riverside University and watch our tutorial on AI editing tools.

Is it easy to edit audio?

AI technology has made it easier to edit audio. Automated features do the heavy lifting for you.

Not every online audio editor offers AI, but those that do can save you hours. Even if you’ve never edited sound before.

In many cases, it is important to maintain creative autonomy -especially if you have some editing experience or a very specific artistic vision.

So when considering which tool to use, assess your skills level, available resources and your goals to select a tool that will make your work easier and the output top notch.

For example, with Riverside, you can turn your recording into professional-sounding audio in a few clicks if you want. But you can also edit manually using the timeline.

Is there a free online audio editor?

Yes, there are many free audio editors online, but not all are equal. Each caters to different needs, with some offering better or more features than others.

  • Riverside: With its AI tools, text-based editing and easy workflow, Riverside is best for beginners or professionals who want to save time editing audio.
  • Audacity: Offering a wide range of effects, filters and plug-ins Audacity is popular among expert Editors.
  • Garageband: If you’re a Mac user then Garageband offers editing tools for music and podcasts. It comes with multitrack editing.
  • WavePad: If you're editing audio for non-commercial use you can try WavePad’s free plan for easy trimming and basic audio editing.

Want to discover each editor’s strengths and capabilities? We’ve created a full list of free audio editing software.

Is Audacity completely free?

Yes, Audacity is an open-source, free sound editor online. While it’s budget-friendly, it’s not the best option for everyone.

The interface can seem outdated and it takes a learning curve to be able to make the most of it. Many features are also on the advanced end, meaning you may not need or be able to use them.

For faster, free audio editing online, you can try Riverside. Our automated tools and features make it easy to edit audio in minutes. (Did we mention it’s completely free?)

Or, you can read our full guide on Audacity alternatives.

Does Google have an audio editor?

Google doesn’t have its own dedicated audio editor, but you can download a variety of apps from Google Play.

If you’re looking for an online editor compatible with Google Chrome, try Riverside. It’s accessible on any Mac or Windows PC.

And if you’re looking for an audio editing app, you can look up the Riverside app on Google Play

Record. Stream. Edit. All in one place.

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