How to update
Update Audacity to the latest version
- 1
Download the new installer
Get
audacity-win-3.7.3.exefrom the download page. - 2
Run it over the existing install
Double-click and run. The installer detects the existing version and updates in place. No need to uninstall first.
- 3
Check version
Help → About Audacity. The version should show 3.7.3.
Audacity also has a built-in update check: Help → Check for Updates. This opens the Audacity download page in your browser.
FAQ
Update questions
Will updating Audacity delete my projects?
No. Audacity projects (.aup3 files) and recordings are stored in folders you chose when saving — the installer never touches them. Settings and plugins are also preserved between updates.
After updating, my plugins are gone
Major version updates sometimes reset the plugin list. Go to Effect → Add / Remove Plug-ins → Rescan. Your plugins should reappear. If not, the plugin folder path may have changed — check Edit → Preferences → Modules.