LameXP is a graphical user-interface (GUI front-end) for various of audio encoders and decoders: It allows you to convert your audio files from one audio format to another one in the most simple way. Despite its name, LameXP is not only a front-end for the LAME MP3 encoder, but supports a wide range of output formats, including MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, AAC/MP4, FLAC, AC-3 and Wave Audio. The number of supported input formats is even bigger!
Publisher’s description
What is LameXP?
LameXP is an open-source media converter program for Windows from lordmulder. It ranks 18th by popularity among media converters in this catalogue. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,514 times. The source code on GitHub (lordmulder/LameXP) has 203 stars. On Windows it registers 9 file types, including .mp3, .wav, .flac, .aac and .wma. Similar programs include HandBrake, Pandoc and scrcpy.
Project description on GitHub: “Audio Encoder Front-End”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: LameXP is an open-source media converter tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LameXP safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8F37B2E67F88BE9CDB1C58EE82E97261D0ECE58FD43C515A55AD2B036058D299· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.21Latest | December 29, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id lordmulder.LameXP -echoco install lamexp -yLameXP.2023-12-29.Release-Static.Build-2382.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- lordmulder
- Category
- Media converters
- Licence
- GPL-2.0 with LameXP GPL Addendum
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lordmulder/LameXP
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 4.21
- Released
- December 29, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- January 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,514
- GitHub stars
- 203
- GitHub forks
- 19
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- lordmulder.LameXP
- Chocolatey package
- lamexp
File types it opens (9)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LameXP free?
Yes. LameXP is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 with LameXP GPL Addendum licence.
Is LameXP safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 LameXP 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 LameXP be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LameXP run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to LameXP?
HandBrake, Pandoc, scrcpy, File Converter and IrfanView. The alternatives page compares them.
