:It is highly recommended to save your audio project in the default "audacity" file format (aup). This create storage file, as well as creates a folder containing all audio data relating to that project. It is recommended to keep those files for future editing and mixing even if a final version of the song has already been created.

:In order to convert the audio project into a song (like an MP3, WAV, OGG file), then in the '''File''' menu select '''Export'''.

:In the Export File dialog box, the user enters the name of the audio file, and at the bottom selects the type of file format.

:Some of the file formats include:

:When the user completes the Export File dialog box, and clicks OK, an Edit Metadata dialog box appears. This dialog box allows the user to enter "tags" which provide information while the song is played (for example, displaying Track Name and Artist in Windows Media Player). When the user has completed this dialog box, then click OK, and the file will be exported to the new file format, and ready to be played.