Go here and download program -- it's free and easy to do: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ But before you do go to this page and read the tutorial on converting wave to mp3 with this program: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/tutorials I did and now I can use this program easily. The lame encoder is a dll file you download, unzip and put into the plug in folder after you have audacity installed Judith _______________ HI, Is anyone on the list very familiar with the "Lame" encoder program for windows? I understand it converts wave files to mp3 etc.. but still confused about how it works exactly. I looked up a tutorial on google but am still confused about how to convert a wave file. Thanks, christy -- <Please delete this line and everything below.> To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/