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Simple Edit · Waveform editor for Mac
One file.
Quick edits.
Open a sample, trim it, fix the level, add a fade and export. Simple Edit is a native Mac editor for the small jobs that do not need a DAW.
One-time purchase · No subscription
Requires macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon & Intel
01 / Edit
Select it. Cut it. Done.
Drag to select, pull the edges to adjust, or type exact start and end times. Cut, copy, paste, trim and delete all have undo.
Hear it straight away
Play from the playhead or loop the selection. Playback starts from memory with no render step, and you can click to seek while it plays.
Keep your place
Drop markers at the playhead and jump between them. They follow your edits when you cut, trim or paste.
02 / Process
The fixes you reach for most.
Each one applies to the selection, or to the whole file when nothing is selected.
Level
Normalize to −1 dBFS or apply an exact gain in dB.
Fades
Fade in or fade out across the selection.
Shaping
Silence, reverse, invert polarity and remove DC offset.
03 / Export
Any file in. Clean WAV or AIFF out.
Open WAV, AIFF, CAF, MP3 or M4A by dragging it onto the window. Export the whole file or just the selection as 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit float at the source sample rate.
Your originals stay safe
Nothing is written until you export, and a failed export leaves the existing file in place.
Make it yours
Pick the accent color in Settings. The app follows the Mac light and dark appearance.
Pricing & license
A small tool at a small price.
One payment covers the app and every feature on this page.
One payment of $9.99. No subscription, yours forever.
- Runs on macOS 14 or newer, Apple Silicon and Intel.
- Signed and notarized by Apple. No account, no network access.
- Secure checkout by Stripe with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Your download link and license key arrive by email right after payment.
Before you buy.
What do I get after paying?
A download link and a license key arrive by email. Open the DMG and drag Simple Edit into Applications. The key is your proof of purchase; the app has nothing to unlock. For a missing email, check spam or contact support@dordsp.com.
Is it a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pay once for a perpetual license, with no subscription.
Which Macs does it run on?
Any Mac running macOS 14 or newer, Apple Silicon or Intel. The app is signed and notarized by Apple.
Which audio formats can it open and export?
It opens the formats macOS supports, including WAV, AIFF, CAF, MP3 and M4A. It exports WAV or AIFF as 16-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit float at the source sample rate. It does not export MP3 or M4A.
How long can a file be?
Up to 32 million samples in total, which is about 5.6 minutes of stereo audio at 48 kHz or twice that in mono. Simple Edit is built for samples, loops, stems and short recordings, not full album masters.
Does it change my original file?
No. Edits happen in memory and nothing is written until you export. Exporting over an existing file keeps the old file if the export fails.
Can I record audio or use plug-ins?
No. Simple Edit edits one mono or stereo file at a time. It has no recording, no multitrack and no plug-in hosting.
Does it need an internet connection?
No. The app makes no network requests and asks for no privacy permissions. It only reads the files you open.
Is there a Windows version?
No. Simple Edit is a native Mac app.