{"id":52129,"date":"2026-10-01T15:26:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=52129"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:26:46","slug":"audacity-4-0-1-brings-back-multi-track-export","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2026\/10\/audacity-4-0-1-brings-back-multi-track-export\/","title":{"rendered":"Audacity 4.0.1 Brings Back Multi-Track Export"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Audacity 4.0.1, the first maintenance update for the new major 4.0 series, was released yesterday.<\/p>\n

The new version of this free open-source audio editor brings back some features missing from Audacity 3.x, and fixes various bugs.<\/p>\n

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First, the new version added back multi-file export<\/strong>, the options in “Export” dialog allowing to export audio tracks and or labeled regions as separated audio files.<\/p>\n

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add back export tracks as separated files<\/p><\/div>\n

For Windows, the portable package is back<\/strong>. It’s .7z package that includes the executable as well as all runtimes, allowing to run the audio editor without installation. It as well fixed the non-ASCII text issues and app launch failure when Smart App Control is enabled.<\/p>\n

Audacity 4.0.1 also includes some user experience and accessibility improvements.<\/p>\n

The carousel dots (the small row of dots) in welcome dialog is now clickable, letting you navigate back\/forward.<\/p>\n

The project under “Cloud projects” in Home tab now provides an ‘Open in file manager<\/b>‘ context menu option through the three vertical dots (\u22ee) menu.<\/p>\n

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image from https:\/\/github.com\/audacity\/audacity\/issues\/11801<\/p><\/div>\n

For keyboard users, some missing AU3 shortcuts (such as W<\/b> to play selection, Home<\/b> and End<\/b> for rewind to start \/ end) are added back.<\/p>\n

The Tab<\/b> navigation key can now move focus to track’s vertical ruler<\/b>. And, when it’s focused, you may press Shift+F10<\/b> to open its context menu, and use Up\/Down to move focus to the vertical ruler of the previous or next track.<\/p>\n

Toast notifications are now announced by screen readers and reachable by keyboard. And, opening the Effects panel now focuses the “Add effect” button.<\/p>\n

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Other changes include:<\/p>\n