Guest M Anspacher Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 It appears that the downloaded version of WavePad Free Edition does NOT include the ability to save an edited MP3 file. I was frantically trying to complete a project at a site without any internet access - after editing an MP3 file, I attempted to save it, but received a message that I would need to DOWNLOAD a file before I could save the edited file. Needless to say, I was SCREWED!!! Now I am searching the NCH.com web site, in vain, for the file to download so that I can include it with the original download file. Unfortunately, the file does not seem to exist. I guess you get what you pay for, huh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesDuxbury Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 It appears that the downloaded version of WavePad Free Edition does NOT include the ability to save an edited MP3 file. I was frantically trying to complete a project at a site without any internet access - after editing an MP3 file, I attempted to save it, but received a message that I would need to DOWNLOAD a file before I could save the edited file. Needless to say, I was SCREWED!!! Now I am searching the NCH.com web site, in vain, for the file to download so that I can include it with the original download file. Unfortunately, the file does not seem to exist. I guess you get what you pay for, huh??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm having the same problem and I paid for the Master Edition. Problem is I've saved hundreds of .mp3 files in the past but today it just says it can't open the file for saving. What gives??? I even uninstalled and reinstalled 1.11 but I get the same thing. JT Duxbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchngoc Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 It appears that the downloaded version of WavePad Free Edition does NOT include the ability to save an edited MP3 file. I was frantically trying to complete a project at a site without any internet access - after editing an MP3 file, I attempted to save it, but received a message that I would need to DOWNLOAD a file before I could save the edited file. Needless to say, I was SCREWED!!! Now I am searching the NCH.com web site, in vain, for the file to download so that I can include it with the original download file. Unfortunately, the file does not seem to exist. I guess you get what you pay for, huh??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To save an mp3 file, you need to install our mp3 encoder. This component can be downloaded from our website at http://www.nch.com.au/components/mp3el.exe. After download the exe file, you need to double click the file to install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchngoc Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I'm having the same problem and I paid for the Master Edition. Problem is I've saved hundreds of .mp3 files in the past but today it just says it can't open the file for saving. What gives??? I even uninstalled and reinstalled 1.11 but I get the same thing. JT Duxbury <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What error message does it display? You may try to install the mp3 encoder component again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesDuxbury Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 What error message does it display? You may try to install the mp3 encoder component again. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The error message was "can not save file bla bal bal" That's it. It's working properly now and I've done nothing different than I did before. ??? JT Duxbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eric Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 To save an mp3 file, you need to install our mp3 encoder. This component can be downloaded from our website at http://www.nch.com.au/components/mp3el.exe. After download the exe file, you need to double click the file to install it. I used to have the same problems as described on this page (used to be able to save MP3-files but lately couldn't for some reason). I tried uninstalling/installing WP a couple of times, but to no avail. A couple of minutes ago I found this page, and downloaded the mp3el.exe-file mentioned above. Now WP works like a charm again. Thank you! Eric Apeldoorn Netherlands One question remains though: why is this (apperantly essential) file not automatically included in the setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Janice Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 I did pay and I still cannot save. I am having a heck of a time and I really need to get something out tonight. Can ANYONE help me??? I am just trying to save a .wav file that has been edited on Windows XP. ~ janice It appears that the downloaded version of WavePad Free Edition does NOT include the ability to save an edited MP3 file. I was frantically trying to complete a project at a site without any internet access - after editing an MP3 file, I attempted to save it, but received a message that I would need to DOWNLOAD a file before I could save the edited file. Needless to say, I was SCREWED!!! Now I am searching the NCH.com web site, in vain, for the file to download so that I can include it with the original download file. Unfortunately, the file does not seem to exist. I guess you get what you pay for, huh??? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchngoc Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 There is no restriction on saving mp3 and wav files on the Free version. Perhaps you should give us more details about the error message and the format settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 After reading this page and three others of folks experiencing the same problem as me I eventually found something that worked. Find the file where you have saved 'mp3el' from your NCH components on your computer and save this link (you need to have NCH Switch installed and registered first): Open Wavepad, click options, Audio tab, use this specified folder: here paste the link to the mp3el file. You will have to close Wavepad but when you open it again it should work. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Rowen Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I just bought WavePad Masters Edition and found it impossible to save work as an MP3. Tried everything in your "Can't Save MP3 File!" msgs in your online forum. What's up, NCH ? Too bad - some parts of WavePad are great & with modification could be a hit in the audiobook/spoken word production market. Pity! Robert RowenDirector of Operations and Programs The New York Military Affairs Symposium On the web at http://nymas.org Email to rrowen@nymas.org Phone: 718-834-1414 Cell: 347-513-9578 Fax: 718-709-8670 NYMAS is devoted to increasing public knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the interrelationship of war, society, and culture through the presentation and dissemination of diverse scholarly viewpoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiananights@gmail.com Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 On 7/3/2005 at 6:24 AM, Guest eric said: To save an mp3 file, you need to install our mp3 encoder. This component can be downloaded from our website at http://www.nch.com.au/components/mp3el.exe. After download the exe file, you need to double click the file to install it. I used to have the same problems as described on this page (used to be able to save MP3-files but lately couldn't for some reason). I tried uninstalling/installing WP a couple of times, but to no avail. A couple of minutes ago I found this page, and downloaded the mp3el.exe-file mentioned above. Now WP works like a charm again. Thank you! Eric Apeldoorn Netherlands One question remains though: why is this (apperantly essential) file not automatically included in the setup? I have this problem too. This is for PC, Is there also a MAC Mp3 encoder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiananights@gmail.com Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I have the same issue, but mine is installed on a MAC. Is there a link for an MP3 encoder for MAC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris75 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 With the latest version of WavePad for MacOS the mp3 component is included. Please test WavePad version 10.27 and confirm if the issue remains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia-ax Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi, I have the same problem on iPad. I saved several mp3 files (last week and this morning) but now it doesn’t save anymore. It proposes to upgrade to a commercial version but as I see from this forum it’s not a guarantee either. Could you help me please? (I am a teacher preparing an online course during a lockdown, normally I wouldn’t use this program too long!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elk Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 What occurs when you try to save as mp3? Are you getting any error message? If the program is asking to upgrade to a commercial version, perhaps, the settings you have used for those mp3 files are not available for your current version, so you may need to upgrade to be able to use them. I would suggest to upgrade and test again. In case you still have issues, you can always request a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I just purchased for 9.99 because i found out the trial version wont let you save to the IPad, after purchase i cant still save, what do I have to do!...?? Please help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubbins Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Same issue here. Saved 100s of mp3s in the past. Now when trying to save it shows the progress bar, makes no progress and exits the save routine leaving the unsaved file on screen. Can save as wav etc with no issues. Upgraded to latest version and no joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubbins Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 37 minutes ago, Gubbins said: Same issue here. Saved 100s of mp3s in the past. Now when trying to save it shows the progress bar, makes no progress and exits the save routine leaving the unsaved file on screen. Can save as wav etc with no issues. Upgraded to latest version and no joy. As a work around NCH have software called Switch which is a file converter. If like me you can save as wav files this is a work around even if more time consuming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbepbp Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I have had a similar issue with Wavepad for about five years. I have the free version, which doesn't include all the features but allows me to do what I need to do. Every once in a while- with NO predictable time frame- it will stop saving files and tell me I need to upgrade. I'll then delete and try to download again. Sometimes the new downloaded version will work for months, other times it won't work a day. I don't expect to have all the features on the free version, but I'm assuming based on what I'm reading in this thread, you SHOULD be able to at least save files in the free version? Any help would be appreciated- in both solving the problem, and if anyone else here has had a similar experience, that being wavepad stopping working at very non-predictable intervals. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomi Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I can't save either, on a mac. Error message is : Masters edition version required. Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannR Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 For Pc Let's try doing a clean install and delete all the cache of the program. Uninstall your software first, then go to the folder location below on your computer then delete the WavePad folders: C:\ProgramData\NCH Software C:\Users\(Your computer profile)\AppData\Roaming\NCH Software\WavePad If you can't find the AppData folder, set Windows to show hidden files and folders with the steps from this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14201/windows-show-hidden-files. After deleting the WavePad folder, restart your computer then install it again from the next link: https://www.nch.com.au/components/wpsetup.exe For Mac Remove the folder for the applications folder, then restart your machine after this reinstall again the programa: https://www.nch.com.au/components/wavepadmaci.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfurlongsconstantia@gma Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I am using the free version and am finding it impossible to save anything to MP3 or any other format. When I click on "Save as" I only get the .wpp option. This is more than frustrating. Whats the point of the free version. I want to do a simple PPT for a friend's birthday and nch's WavePad is proving to be appalling non-user friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannR Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 With the latest version of WavePad the mp3 component is included. Please test the next version and confirm if the issue remains: http://www.oldversiondownload.com/oldversions/wavepad-10-67-2020-06-04.exe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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