Raven Lite

Raven Lite 2.0.5

Free sound analysis software for bioacoustic research.

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About Raven Lite

Raven Lite is a free software program that lets users record, save, and visualize sounds as spectrograms and waveforms. Raven Lite is intended for students, educators, and hobbyists, and can be used for learning about sounds, as an aid in birdsong recognition, and in musical instruction.

Technical details

PublisherBioacoustics Research Program - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
AuthorCornell Lab of Ornithology
Version2.0.5
LicenseProprietary
Installer typeexe
Architecturex64
Package IDCornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenLite
Install scopeAll users

Install Raven Lite from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenLite -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenLite -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenLite -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"RavenLite-2.0.5-windows-installer.exe" --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none
Install to a custom folder
"RavenLite-2.0.5-windows-installer.exe" --prefix "D:\Apps\Raven Lite"

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audio-analysisbioacousticsbirdsongsound-analysisspectrogram

Frequently asked questions

Is Raven Lite free?

Raven Lite is proprietary software from Bioacoustics Research Program - Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of Raven Lite?

The latest version is 2.0.5.

Is it safe to download Raven Lite?

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 8178fe9e285d5a0813baa602a79a0845cdedfb90a372fdb32c937c2924979afb.

Which Windows versions does Raven Lite support?

Raven Lite runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Raven Lite silently?

Run the offline installer with "RavenLite-2.0.5-windows-installer.exe" --mode unattended --unattendedmodeui none, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenLite -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Raven Lite?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Raven Lite and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=CornellLabOfOrnithology.RavenLite -e.