About Kwave
Kwave is a sound editor that can record to, play, open, and edit many file formats. Kwave makes it simple to edit audio in many ways.
Adjust volume level:
Fade in, fade out, or custom amplitude curve
Scale volume by a constant factor
Normalize volume
Adjust frequency content:
Lowpass filter
Bandpass filter
Notch filter
Pitch shift
Other features:
Add noise
Add silence
Convert audio sample rate
Go to position
Insert audio from clipboard
Reverse audio
Save audio blocks between labels as separate files
Sonagram (spectrogram)
Supported file formats:
How to install Kwave
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.kde.kwave
- Open Kwave once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kwave free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Kwave is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Kwave from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.kde.kwave. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Kwave safe?
Kwave downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.