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WAV Converter - Uncompressed Professional Audio

Convert WAV to MP3, FLAC, M4A and more. Create WAV files for audio editing.

Step 1: Upload your files

You can also Drag and drop files.

Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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Step 1: Upload your files

You can also Drag and drop files.

Step 2: Choose format

Step 3: Convert files

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What is WAV?

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is Microsoft's standard for uncompressed audio. A WAV file contains raw audio data with no compression-exactly what was recorded, bit for bit.

WAV is the industry standard for audio production. Recording studios, DAWs, and professional audio applications all use WAV. When you need perfect quality without any compression artifacts, WAV is the answer.

Why Convert WAV Files?

WAV files are large-about 10MB per minute. Convert when you need:

Smaller file sizes - WAV is impractical for portable use
Sharing and streaming - Compressed formats transfer faster
Web delivery - WAV is too large for websites
Lossless compression - FLAC provides 50% smaller files with no quality loss

Convert WAV to Other Formats

WAV to MP3

Compress for universal compatibility. MP3 at 320kbps provides excellent quality at 1/10th the file size.

WAV to FLAC

Lossless compression-same quality, 50-60% smaller files. Perfect for archiving without any quality loss.

WAV to M4A

Apple-compatible compressed audio. AAC provides excellent quality for iTunes and Apple devices.

WAV to OGG

Open-source compressed format for game audio and Linux applications.

Convert Other Formats to WAV

Create uncompressed audio for editing:

MP3 to WAV

Prepare compressed audio for editing. Note: Quality cannot improve-the WAV preserves what exists in the MP3.

FLAC to WAV

Decompress lossless audio for editing software that requires WAV input.

M4A to WAV

Extract audio for editing from Apple formats.

WAV Technical Specifications

Full name: Waveform Audio File Format
Developer: Microsoft and IBM
File extension: .wav
Compression: Uncompressed (PCM)
Bit depth: 8, 16, 24, 32-bit
Sample rates: 8 kHz to 192 kHz
Typical bitrate: 1411 kbps (CD quality)

WAV vs FLAC

Both are lossless, but different approaches:

WAV: Uncompressed, larger files, universal editing support
FLAC: Lossless compression, 50% smaller, growing support
Quality: Identical when using same bit depth and sample rate
Use WAV for: Editing, recording, maximum software compatibility
Use FLAC for: Archiving, storage efficiency

How to Convert WAV Files

Upload your WAV file - Select your audio
Choose output format - MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, and more
Download converted file - Get your compressed audio

Works on Any Device

Convert WAV files in your browser:

Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
iPhone, iPad, Android

Pro Tip

Record at 24-bit/48kHz WAV for professional work. This provides headroom for editing. Export final masters to 16-bit/44.1kHz for CD or convert to lossy formats for distribution.

Common Mistake

Converting MP3 to WAV expecting quality improvement. The WAV file is larger but contains only the quality from the MP3 source. Always keep original recordings.

Best For

Audio recording, editing, mastering, and any professional audio work. WAV is the universal standard for uncompressed audio in production environments.

Not Recommended

Avoid WAV for portable music, streaming, or sharing. File sizes are impractical. Convert to FLAC for lossless or MP3/AAC for lossy distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

WAV provides uncompressed quality-the best possible without any compression artifacts. FLAC provides identical quality with smaller files through lossless compression.

WAV stores every audio sample without compression. CD-quality audio (16-bit/44.1kHz) uses 10MB per minute. High-resolution audio uses even more.

Use WAV for editing, recording, and archiving. Use MP3 for sharing, portable devices, and when file size matters. Keep WAV masters and create MP3 copies.

No. The WAV file will be larger but contain only the quality present in the MP3. You cannot restore data removed during MP3 compression.

Same quality, different approach. WAV is uncompressed with maximum software support. FLAC is lossless compressed, smaller, with growing support. Both preserve perfect audio.

WAV files are usually too large for email (10MB per minute). Convert to MP3 or compress with FLAC for email. Or use file sharing services.

16-bit for final distribution and CD quality. 24-bit for recording and editing (more headroom). 32-bit float for intermediate processing in DAWs.

Yes. Both iPhone and Android support WAV playback. However, WAV files use significant storage-convert to FLAC or MP3 for mobile libraries.

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