Audio Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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