High quality MPEG Audio Layer III (MP3) encoder.
Publisher’s description
What is LAME?
LAME by LAME Developers is open-source Windows software in the music players category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 823 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0, released on August 23, 2026. The version history goes back to December 3, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.2 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (823 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: LAME is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is LAME safe to download?
- The file is served by rarewares.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
722F4311E2795D5C852076A579B3183BEEB76E9010D9CAB1E7F9D2E86D9D0808· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- 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 ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0Latest | August 23, 2026 | 974 KB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 3.100.1 | December 3, 2024 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LAME.LAME -escoop install main/lameRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install lameInformation
- Publisher
- LAME Developers
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.0
- Released
- August 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- Website
- lame.sourceforge.io
- winget ID
- LAME.LAME
- Scoop package
- main/lame
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LAME free?
Yes. LAME is open-source software under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 licence.
Is LAME safe to download?
The download comes from rarewares.org; 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 LAME 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.
Does LAME run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of LAME?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 3, 2024.
Can I use LAME without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to LAME?
Spotify, iTunes, Mixxx, FLAC and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
