Audacity error message: Lame_enc.dll is missing - what to do?
When exporting a sound file from Audacity to MP3, the error "Lame_enc.dll missing" can occur. We will explain what it is and how to fix it.
"Lame.enc.dll" - what is it?
- This is a free MP3 codec with which Audacity can save the sound file as MP3.
- The error message indicates that Audacity cannot link to the tool. So you have to reinstall it.
How to install Lame_enc.dll
- You can download "Lame" in our download area free of charge.
- Then open your download folder and unzip the downloaded ZIP file. In addition to an EXE file, the ZIP file also contains the missing "Lame_enc.dll" file.
- If Audacity issues the error message again and asks for the file path of the lame file, you must specify this file.
- Afterwards Audacity starts with the MP3 export.
Tips: We also introduce you to the basics at Audacity in our little tutorial.