Decreasing Audio File Size
Getting PreparedBefore doing any of this, I recommend backing up your Audio folder somewhere. In case you end up saving over something.
Things you'll need.
Download the version of Audacity you need. 1.3 works best on win 7 and vista. 1.2 is for earlier versions. Then after you download it, go ahead and install it.
ImportNOTE: You cannot import a midi file then export it as an OGG file. So it'll work on mp3s, oggs, wmas, wavs.
NOTE: The audio file you see is for example. Don't be hating ._.
Importing your sound files is easy. Open up Audacity, go to File, then Import, then Audio. Browse for the file you want. Lets notice the file size before hand.
Its current 2.38MB.
Click okay, it'll take a few seconds to import the file.
ExportNow, we're practically done. After you import it, just go to File > Export. That easy.
Choose file type as Ogg.
Then click okay when the song info box comes up, or edit the info. Up to you.
File Size DifferenceNow that your new mp3 or other audio type is exported as an ogg lets look at the file size.
Sure it doesn't seem like much of a difference, but that extra bit it knocked off, builds up with custom mp3's and sound files. So it helps, and people are more likely to download your game if it has a small file size.
NotesFor some reason, it doesn't work on MIDI files. But I'm sure there's a converter out there somewhere. Eh oh well. Enjoy =D