> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.descript.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Export an Audio File > Export your composition from Descript as an MP3, WAV, or M4A audio file. Turn any composition into an audio file. Choose **Local export** as the destination for the full format, bitrate, and loudness options. Curious to learn more about audio file formats? [See our in-depth blog post here](https://www.descript.com/blog/article/how-to-choose-the-best-audio-file-format-for-your-project). Export audio settings in Descript ## Export settings | Setting | Description | | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Export** | | | Current composition | Exports your currently selected [composition](https://help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10164608563597). | | Current selection | Exports only the text you've selected in your script. | | Current scene | Exports the full [scene](/getting-started/scenes) based on the playhead location (for video compositions). | | Scenes | Exports individual audio files for each [scene](/getting-started/scenes) in the composition. | | Markers | Exports individual audio files for each [Marker](/script-editing/markers-chapters) in the composition. | | Line breaks | Exports separate audio files for each section of text separated by line breaks. | | All compositions | Batch exports an audio file for every composition in your project. | | **Format** | Choose from `.m4a`, `.wav`, or `.mp3`. | | **Advanced** Advanced settings icon | | | Channels | Select mono (1) or stereo (2) output. | | Sample rate | Choose 44100 Hz or 48000 Hz. | | Audio bitrate | Select from: 32 kbps, 48 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, or 256 kbps. Available for `.m4a` and `.mp3` exports only. | | Normalize volume | Choose from: Off, Peak, -14 LUFS, -16 LUFS, -18 LUFS, -23 LUFS, or -24 LUFS. | | **Metadata** Metadata icon | Add or remove metadata like show title, episode title, description, artwork, and markers/chapters. Note: `.wav` files do not support artwork or chapter markers. |