Install Audioread in Python Step by Step

Audioread is a Python library for decoding audio files. It supports multiple backends like FFmpeg and GStreamer. This guide will help you install and use it.

Prerequisites

Before installing Audioread, ensure you have Python 3.6 or later. You also need pip, Python's package manager.

Check your Python version using python --version. If you don't have pip, install it first.

 
# Check Python version
python --version

Python 3.9.7

Install Audioread Using Pip

The easiest way to install Audioread is via pip. Open your terminal or command prompt and run the following command.

 
pip install audioread

This will download and install the latest version of Audioread. Wait for the installation to complete.

Verify Installation

After installation, verify it by importing the library in Python. Open a Python shell and run the following code.

 
import audioread
print("Audioread installed successfully!")

Audioread installed successfully!

If you see no errors, Audioread is installed correctly. If you get a ModuleNotFoundError, check our guide on how to solve ModuleNotFoundError.

Basic Usage of Audioread

Audioread makes it easy to read audio files. Below is a simple example to read an audio file and print its duration.

 
import audioread

# Open an audio file
with audioread.audio_open('example.mp3') as f:
    print(f"Duration: {f.duration} seconds")

Duration: 120.5 seconds

This code opens an audio file and prints its duration in seconds. Replace example.mp3 with your file path.

Handling Different Audio Formats

Audioread supports multiple audio formats like MP3, WAV, and FLAC. Ensure you have the required backends installed.

For MP3 files, FFmpeg is recommended. Install it using your system's package manager.

 
# For Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install ffmpeg

For Windows, download FFmpeg from its official website and add it to your PATH.

Common Issues and Fixes

If Audioread fails to read a file, ensure the file exists and is not corrupted. Also, check if the required backend is installed.

If you encounter errors, refer to the ModuleNotFoundError guide for help.

Conclusion

Installing Audioread in Python is simple with pip. It supports various audio formats and backends. Follow this guide to get started.

Now you can read and process audio files in Python easily. For more advanced usage, check the official Audioread documentation.