List of recommended LAME compiles

This list will be kept up to date with the current LAME compiles that are recommended for use for optimal quality and will keep track of any developmental compiles released on this site.

The currently recommended LAME version: 3.90.3

Download (356Kb - Win32 compile)

Download (159Kb - Linux x86 static compile)

Download (195Kb - MacOS X compile)

You can also finds compiles for several other operating systems (Solaris, BSD, HP-UX, etc.) at RareWares MP3 page

Automatically uses Noise Shaping mode 1 with --alt-preset standard/extreme/insane. No need to specify -Z in the commandline for highest quality anymore.

The DLL makes use of john33's modifications which map certain quality settings to the --alt-presets.

Sources

Source files modified by John33. Copy them over the original Lame 3.90 sources.

Automatically uses Noise Shaping mode 1 with --alt-preset standard/extreme/insane. No need to specify -Z in the commandline for highest quality anymore.

Download here (20KB).