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Audio Editor

Edit audio faster but sound more professional than ever. Create crisp recordings, then polish them in minutes with automated editing tools.

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What to consider when choosing an audio editor

With the right audio editor, it’s possible to turn any recording into studio-quality sound effortlessly. You’ll want to choose a tool that offers easy audio trimming, quick fine-tuning, and compatibility with uncompressed audio formats. We suggest an all-in-one recording and editing platform to save you time on downloading and re-uploading your files. As extras, you may want built-in transcriptions and show notes to easily navigate through your recording and repurpose it into other content. 

Lucky for you, Riverside’s online audio editor offers all the above and more. From an intuitive editing timeline to text-based editing, it’s never been easier to edit audio online. To speed up your workflow, let our AI audio enhancement do the hard audio editing work in minutes. Our automated enhancement deletes background noise and long silences, levels your audio, and turns your recording into crystal-clear sound. You can record directly on Riverside, so you’ve truly got an all-in-one platform.

Why choose Riverside for audio and sound editing?

Text-based audio editor

Trim your audio by simply deleting text in your recording transcript. Our text-based editor works with audio transcriptions, where you can easily navigate through your recording, search for a specific term, and cut out sections in your actual recording by deleting text. 

Splice and split audio easily

Merge and cut audio effortlessly on our editor timeline. Upload and add external files or previous Riverside recordings, then cut away audio in a quick click. With color differentiation for speakers and chaptering, you can easily keep track of your audio edits. 

Enhance your audio in one AI-click

Remove background noise, and fix up audio level normalization in one quick click. Our audio enhancement does all the hard sound editing for you, so no matter your skill, you can edit audio into studio-quality sound effortlessly.

 

Edit and record in one place

Record audio in up to 48kHz resolution, then edit it straight away. You can record separate audio (and video) tracks for each participant, and because we use local recording, everything records directly on your device instead of relying on faulty internet. 

Automate transcriptions and show notes 

Our highly accurate AI transcriptions are available straight after recording. Transcripts are compatible with over 100 languages, and you can download them as texts or subtitles. If you’re recording a podcast, you can also automatically generate descriptions, bios, and titles with our AI show notes.

Remove long silences seamlessly

Cut out those long, awkward pauses in an instant. Our automated removal tool finds silences in your recordings and trims them out. You can select which silences you’d like to keep out or place back in for natural rhythm and effect. No more, going through your audio recording yourself, simply cut silent audio at the tap of a button.

Text-based audio editor

Trim your audio by simply deleting text in your recording transcript. Our text-based editor works with audio transcriptions, where you can easily navigate through your recording, search for a specific term, and cut out sections in your actual recording by deleting text. 

Splice and split audio easily

Merge and cut audio effortlessly on our editor timeline. Upload and add external files or previous Riverside recordings, then cut away audio in a quick click. With color differentiation for speakers and chaptering, you can easily keep track of your audio edits. 

Enhance your audio in one AI-click

Remove background noise, and fix up audio level normalization in one quick click. Our audio enhancement does all the hard sound editing for you, so no matter your skill, you can edit audio into studio-quality sound effortlessly.

 

Edit and record in one place

Record audio in up to 48kHz resolution, then edit it straight away. You can record separate audio (and video) tracks for each participant, and because we use local recording, everything records directly on your device instead of relying on faulty internet. 

Automate transcriptions and show notes 

Our highly accurate AI transcriptions are available straight after recording. Transcripts are compatible with over 100 languages, and you can download them as texts or subtitles. If you’re recording a podcast, you can also automatically generate descriptions, bios, and titles with our AI show notes.

Remove long silences seamlessly

Cut out those long, awkward pauses in an instant. Our automated removal tool finds silences in your recordings and trims them out. You can select which silences you’d like to keep out or place back in for natural rhythm and effect. No more, going through your audio recording yourself, simply cut silent audio at the tap of a button.

How to edit audio easily with Riverside

Riverside Editor

Record or upload a file

Invite up to 7 guests, then record your audio in up to 48kHz WAV resolution. You can also upload your own audio file straight into the Editor.

Trim your audio recordings

Head to Riverside’s free audio editor. Trim recordings by simply deleting transcript text, or you can use the timeline to split and splice your audio.

Polish up your sound

Use our AI Magic Audio tool to remove background noise and normalize audio levels in one click. Then, use our silence removal tool to cut long pauses.

Download your edited audio

You can download your audio in MP3 or uncompressed WAV formats to suit your needs. Also download your AI transcripts and automated show notes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best audio editing software?

Choosing the best audio editing software depends on your needs. If you’re just editing a voice recording, any voice or sound editor online should do. On the other hand, if you’re looking to spend hours making nitty-gritty edits, you may need an advanced editing platform like Adobe Audition. These platforms can be complex and are usually better left off to professionals. An easier way to edit audio professionally is by using an automated audio editor like Riverside. With AI audio enhancement, text-based editing, and an intuitive interface, you can polish up any sound in no time. 

How do I edit my audio?

If you’re a beginner to editing, we suggest you go over some audio editing tutorials first. You’ll want to include the following in your editing process:

  • Trim your audio and cut out any unwanted parts
  • Remove background noise and long silences
  • Equalize your audio levels so your whole recording is at the same volume
  • Add sound effects and transitions

To learn more, you can head over to our editing tutorial, or guide on editing audio for video.

Is it easy to edit audio?

With advancing technology, it’s become easier to edit audio with automated features that do the hard lifting for you. For example, with Riverside, you can turn your recording into polished audio with a few simple clicks. Our text-based editor makes audio editing as easy as reading through a doc, whereas our Magic Audio feature uses AI to remove background noise and smooth out your sound. 

Is there a free online audio editor?

Yes, there are many free audio editors online, but not all are equal. They all cater to different needs, and some offer better features than others. We’ve got a whole list of free audio editing software to help you find the right one. Though, to save you time, if you’re looking for a free easy way to record and edit audio, we suggest trying Riverside. With our automated tools and intuitive layout, you can edit audio easily for free. 

Is Audacity completely free?

Yes, Audacity is an open-source online sound editor, making it completely free. While it’s budget-friendly, it’s not the best option for everyone. The interface is a little outdated and takes a bit of a learning curve to get used to. A lot of the features are also more on the advanced end, and there may be a ton of features you don’t need or won’t understand how to use. 

For a faster way to edit audio for free online, you can try Riverside. Our automated tools and features make it easy to edit audio in minutes.

Does Google have an audio editor?

It appears Google doesn’t have its own dedicated audio editor, but you can download a variety of options from Google Play. If you’re looking for an online audio editor compatible with Google Chrome, you can try Riverside, which is accessible on any Mac or Windows PC. 

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