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Wave Editor
by Wave Editor
What Wave Editor is
Wave Editor is a free digital audio editor for Windows and macOS, with an interface the maker says particularly suits beginners. It handles cut, copy, paste, deletion, silence insertion, normalization, amplification with a peak limiter, fades, reverse, and invert operations. Unlimited undo and redo are listed, and audio blocks can be selected during playback. Edits are simulated without overwriting the original file. Supported formats include MP3, WMA, and WAV variants, with WAV and MP3 export. The maximum audio file size is 2 gigabytes. The free plan is described as fully functional, supporting 8-bit or 16-bit samples, mono or stereo audio, and sample rates from 8000 to 96000 Hz. Downloads are provided for Windows x86, Windows x64, and macOS 12+. The maker lists a multilingual interface, integration with other audio tools, and no spyware or adware.
Who it suits
It suits beginners and other users needing straightforward, single-file audio editing on Windows or macOS without a paid plan.
What it does well
- Free, fully functional plan
- Non-destructive simulated edits
- Unlimited undo and redo
- Exports WAV and MP3
- Supports Windows and macOS
What to know first
- Maximum file size is 2 gigabytes
- No multitrack editing
- No MIDI sequencing
- No cloud collaboration
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 2 GB maximum audio file size | Free |
| Wave Editor | Fully functional; maximum audio file size 2 GB; 8-bit or 16-bit samples; mono/stereo; sample rates 8000–96000 Hz | Free |
As wave-editor.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Wave Editor provides a broad set of basic editing operations at no cost, with non-destructive changes and common audio formats. Its limits are the 2 GB file cap and lack of multitrack, MIDI, and cloud features.
Facts from Wave Editor's own pages
- Audience
- The maker says the editing environment particularly suits beginners. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- No · wave-editor.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The download links are labeled for Windows x86, Windows x64, and MacOS 12+. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Editing
- It supports cut, copy, paste, delete, silence insertion, normalization, amplification with peak limiter, fades, reverse/invert, and unlimited undo/redo. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- File limit
- The maximum audio file size listed is 2 gigabytes. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The listed supported formats include MP3, WMA, and WAV variants; export is listed for WAV and MP3. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2001 · wave-editor.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · wave-editor.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The listed features include integration with other audio tools, without naming specific integrations. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The maker lists a multilingual user interface as a feature. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Wave Editor is described as created by a software developers team, originated in 2001, and supported by Abyss Media Company. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- MIDI sequencing
- No · wave-editor.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Multitrack editing
- No · wave-editor.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Non-destructive editing
- The product says edits are simulated without overwriting the original file. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The page lists Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, plus MacOS 12–26 as supported operating systems. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Wave Editor is a digital audio editor described as fast and easy to use, especially for beginners. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security claim
- The maker says the software contains no spyware or adware. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Selection
- It supports selecting audio blocks during playback. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites questions, comments, and suggestions and provides a feedback form. · wave-editor.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS · wave-editor.com, 20 Sept 2026
Where Wave Editor stands on Freedom251
- Audio Editing Software#68 of 131