Export Guide: Ableton Live

Step-by-step export settings for Ableton Live - avoid the common pitfalls.

Step-by-step export settings for Ableton Live - avoid the common pitfalls.

Remove or bypass any Limiter on the Master track Check Master meter peaks between -6 and -3 dB Select the range: highlight all clips or use Loop brackets File → Export Audio/Video (Ctrl+Shift+R / Cmd+Shift+R) Rendered Track: Master File Type: WAV, Bit Depth: 24, Sample Rate: match your project Dither Options: No Dithering Check "Create Analysis File" is off (not needed)

Warning: Ableton's "Normalize" checkbox in the export dialog is OFF by default - leave it off. If enabled, it pushes your audio to 0 dB, removing all headroom.

Tip: If your project is in Arrangement View, make sure the "Rendered Length" covers the full song including any reverb or delay tails at the end.

Key takeaway: File > Export Audio/Video. WAV, 24-bit, no limiter on Master.