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MP3: Adjust volume

MP3: Adjust volume

If you would like to adjust the volume of your MP3 files, you can find various free tools such as “MP3Gain”. The procedure is incredibly simple.

Adjust the volume of MP3 files – this is how it works with MP3Gain

To adjust the volume of MP3 files, you have the choice between various free tools. The functionality is kept simple, so you don't have to spend long getting used to it.

  1. First download the free software “MP3Gain”. With this you can normalize songs without having to worry about a loss of quality.
  2. Launch the tool and insert the MP3 file. You can insert individual tracks as well as entire folders using the buttons in the main menu. This is particularly suitable for ripped CDs.
  3. Then enter a target value to which the songs should be adjusted. For example, if you want to listen to the songs on the go, you should use approx. 3 decibels more due to the ambient noise.
  4. Now carry out a “track analysis” or “album analysis”: While the selected title is adjusted in the track analysis, the entire folder is adjusted in the album analysis. Then click on “Track Adjustment” or “Album Adjustment”. Your MP3s are now normalized.

More tools for editing MP3 volume

Another popular tool for editing the volume of MP3 files is the program “wxMP3Gain”:

  • The functionality of wxMP3Gain is similar to MP3 Gain. The tool also offers a few more advanced functions, such as batch processing and volume analysis. The adjustments made are saved in the ID tags and are therefore reversible. wxMP3Gain does not change your actual audio information when adjusting the MP3 volume.
  • If you rarely edit MP3 files, you can use “MP3Louder”. You don't have to install the program, you can use it via the browser. You upload the corresponding MP3 file and select the desired volume adjustment.
  • Tip: When adjusting the volume, a target value between 89 dB and 94 dB is often useful in order to achieve a good balance between sound quality and volume. The popular editing software Audacity, for example, is ideal for more extensive music editing, although it is a little more complex.

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