Opening a file

Use the Open command to open a media file in a new Sound Forge Pro editor tab.

When you open a video file, the audio stream is loaded, and (audio only) is appended to the file name in the editor. You can edit the audio as needed and then use Save As to save a new file. Sound Forge Pro will choose an appropriate audio format based on the source audio stream, but you can choose another format if needed.

You can also drag a file from the Finder to the Sound Forge Pro window or Dock icon.


Opening a file

  1. Choose FileOpen. The Open dialog is displayed.

  2. Choose the folder where the file you want to open is stored.

  3. Select a file in the browse window. Detailed information about the selected file is displayed.

  4. Click the Open button.

    If you want to edit multiple files in an editing session, use the Open command to open additional files. Each opened file will be displayed in a separate editor tab.

Opening a recent file

  1. Choose File > Open Recent.

  2. Choose a file from the submenu.

Opening a file with the Media Browser

  1. If the Media Browser isn't already visible, click the Tools button in the toolbar and choose where you want to display the Media Browser:

  2. Use the Media Browser to navigate your computer and choose the files you want to open.

  3. You can double-click a file to open it, or you can drag it from the Media Browser to an editor tab.

    If you open multiple files, each file will be opened in a separate editor tab.

    The Media Browser can display all files on your computer, favorite files, open files, or you can search for files. Use the toolbar at the top of the Media Browser to choose what is displayed:

    To preview a file in the Media Browser, Control-click the file and choose Preview. To toggle automatic preview of selected files, click the Show files on computer button and choose Auto Play.