WavePad
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About
WavePad is ranked #11 of 130 in audio editing software on Inferse, made by WavePad (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia). It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/mo.
Compared on audio editing software
- Free plan
- Yessecure.nch.com.au
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Androidsecure.nch.com.au
- Third-party plugins
- Yessecure.nch.com.au
- Noise reduction
- Yessecure.nch.com.au
Facts
- Free plan
- Yessecure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026
- Noise reduction
- Yessecure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, iOS, Androidsecure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026
- Third-party plugins
- Yessecure.nch.com.au · 21 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- WavePad records and edits music, voice and other audio recordings.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Editing tools include cut, copy, paste, trim, compression and pitch shifting.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Effects and restoration
- Effects include echo, amplification and equalization, while restoration tools reduce noise and remove clicks and pops.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Formats
- WavePad supports more than 50 audio formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC and M4A.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Batch processing can apply effects or convert thousands of files in one operation.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- The software supports DirectX and VST plugins; the store says the Standard Edition excludes VST support and the SFX Library.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The product page says WavePad integrates with NCH's MixPad Multi-Track Audio Mixer.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Sample rates
- WavePad supports sample rates from 6 to 192 kHz, in stereo or mono and 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Typical uses
- The maker lists podcast and radio editing, voiceovers, ringtone creation and audio restoration among typical uses.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Platforms and requirements
- The page lists Windows 7 to 11, macOS 10.5 or above, iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle downloads.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- NCH provides WavePad video tutorials, a help manual, FAQ, forum and technical support contact.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- NCH's privacy policy says it does not store credit card information and uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit on its site.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
- Free use and trial
- The free version is for non-commercial use, does not expire, and enables additional Master's Edition features for a 14-day trial after installation.nch.com.au · 3 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1993nch.com.au · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australianch.com.au · 28 Sept 2026
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7.2 Audacity Free free plan, no paid price published Free plan Where it ranks on Inferse
- Best Audio Editing Software in 2026#11 of 130
- Best Game Audio Editors in 2026#6 of 31
Sources
- secure.nch.com.au/cgi-bin/register-pl.exe· checked 21 Sept 2026
- nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
- nch.com.au/wavepad/support.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
- nch.com.au/general/privacy.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
- nch.com.au/wavepad/kb/968.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
- secure.nch.com.au/cgi-bin/register-pl.exe· checked 21 Sept 2026


