About Raven Compass
Raven Compass is a free tool for organizing audio datasets. It lets you view data coverage, convert audio formats, change sample rates, rename files, and create date-based folders.
Raven Compass 1.3.0
Organizes audio datasets for bioacoustic analysis.
- By Cornell University
- CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0
- Updated Apr 14, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Cornell University |
|---|---|
| Author | Cornell Lab of Ornithology |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Release date | 2026-04-14 |
| License | CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 |
| Installer type | exe |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenCompass |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Raven Compass from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenCompass -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenCompass -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenCompass -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"Raven-Compass-1.3.0.exe" /quiet /norestart- Install to a custom folder
"Raven-Compass-1.3.0.exe" INSTALLDIR="D:\Apps\Raven Compass"- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {0727343E-C122-3EAA-BCFA-305EF9C82414} /quiet
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Frequently asked questions
Is Raven Compass free?
Raven Compass is cc-by-nc-sa-4.0 software from Cornell University. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Raven Compass?
The latest version is 1.3.0, released on Apr 14, 2026.
Is it safe to download Raven Compass?
The download button links to the official installer published on updates.ravensoundsoftware.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with e11f4e2d39f946246bdb12f61b9226675050ea82dcd6af4e2edd98457ed345ed.
Which Windows versions does Raven Compass support?
Raven Compass runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Raven Compass silently?
Run the offline installer with "Raven-Compass-1.3.0.exe" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenCompass -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Raven Compass?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Raven Compass and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenCompass -e.
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