Lame 3.100 for Mac OS
LAME MP3 Encoder for Mac OS is a free MP3 encoder which is compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.
LAME 3.100 provides high-quality MP3 encoding for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and later versions, including the latest macOS releases.
Mac-Optimized LAME Builds Available
Universal Binary (Intel + PowerPC)
- Compatible with both Intel and PowerPC Macs.
- Works seamlessly with Audacity.
- Compiled by Paul Sanders.
- Supports Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
Intel-Optimized Versions
- AltiVec/SSE optimized build for enhanced performance.
- Core 2 Duo and newer processor support.
- 64-bit Lion compatibility.
- Framework version for audio applications.
Apple Silicon Support
- Native ARM64 build for M1/M2 Macs.
- Compiled with Xcode for Apple Silicon.
- Optimal performance on modern Mac hardware.
Quick Installation Steps
- Download the appropriate build for your Mac.
- Extract the archive to your preferred location.
- For Audacity users: LAME auto-detects in most cases.
- Verify installation by encoding your first MP3.
Why Choose LAME for Mac
- Free and open source - No licensing fees.
- High-quality encoding - Better than most commercial encoders.
- Audacity integration - Seamless MP3 export functionality.
- Universal compatibility - Runs on Intel, PowerPC, and Apple Silicon.
- Active development - Regular updates and improvements.
System Requirements
- Minimum: Mac OS X 10.3.9
- Recommended: macOS 10.7 Lion or later.
- Processors: G4, Intel, or Apple Silicon.
- Memory: Minimal requirements.
- Storage: Under 2MB installed.
Compatible with popular Mac audio software including Audacity, GarageBand workflows, and command-line applications. No functional limitations compared to commercial MP3 encoders.
