Lame for Mac

Brief overview

LAME is a no-cost encoder for creating MP3 files on macOS. It sits in the Audio & Video category under codecs and filters, and is known for being small and straightforward to use.

Suggested substitutes

• Audacity — free, multi-platform audio editor with built-in export options
• VLC media player — free, versatile media player that can also convert audio files

Usage and download figures

The package was first listed in 2005. Since then it has been downloaded roughly 110,473 times in total, with 5 downloads recorded during the last week.

Footprint and performance

This application is relatively lightweight and typically consumes less disk space than many other programs in the Audio & Video group, making it a good choice for systems with limited storage.

Regional interest

• United States
• Finland
• Ukraine

Compatibility, version and language

The available build is version 3.97, last updated on December 19, 2006. It runs on Mac OS X and earlier macOS releases, and the interface is provided in English.