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sophisticated audio processing, restoration, enhancements, and conversions. With millions of downloads over 25 years,
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Publisher’s description
What is GoldWave?
GoldWave by GoldWave Inc. is proprietary Windows software in the audio editors & daw category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 15.7 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.09, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to April 15, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: GoldWave is an audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GoldWave safe to download?
- The file is served by goldwave.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DB828EB2D089967285CF11070E369D3DA833413A8E9A0B82B2AAF15A8ABC18AC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.09Latest | September 29, 2026 | 15.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 7.04 | April 15, 2026 | 15.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GoldWave.GoldWave -edownload.php -sRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- GoldWave Inc.
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 7.09
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 15, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- goldwave.com
- winget ID
- GoldWave.GoldWave
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is GoldWave free?
GoldWave is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is GoldWave safe to download?
The download comes from goldwave.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GoldWave with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GoldWave be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GoldWave run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GoldWave?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 15, 2026.
What are alternatives to GoldWave?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, REAPER and Bespoke Synth. The alternatives page compares them.
