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WAV converter
WAV usually stores audio with no compression at all (PCM). Drop your file and choose what it becomes.
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Convert from WAV
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAV | MP3 | plays on every device · smaller file | ||
| WAV | M4A | better than MP3 at the same size · smaller file | ||
| WAV | FLAC | lossless at half size | ||
| WAV | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · smaller file | ||
| WAV | OGG | open and royalty-free · smaller file | ||
| WAV | OPUS | most efficient for speech · smaller file |
What is WAV?
WAV usually stores audio with no compression at all (PCM). It is the lossless source for studio recording and editing, and its files are large.
Recording, music production, broadcast and phone system prompts.
Strengths
- Lossless studio quality
- Works with all audio software
- No quality loss while editing
Weaknesses
- About 10 MB per minute
- Weak tag support
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format |
|---|---|
| Created by | Microsoft ve IBM |
| Year | 1991 |
| Extensions | .wav .wave |
| MIME | audio/wav, audio/x-wav, audio/wave |
| Family | Audio |
Convert to WAV
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · MP3 recording | ||
| M4A | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · iPhone voice memo | ||
| FLAC | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · lossless archive | ||
| MP4 | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · phone video | ||
| AAC | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · raw AAC stream | ||
| OGG | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| WMA | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · old Windows Media audio | ||
| AIFF | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · Mac studio recording | ||
| MOV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · iPhone video | ||
| WEBM | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · screen recording | ||
| MKV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · OBS and film recordings | ||
| AVI | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · old camcorder footage | ||
| WMV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · Movie Maker video | ||
| FLV | WAV | sound only, lossless, ready to edit · Flash-era video |
Frequently asked questions
What is WAV?
WAV usually stores audio with no compression at all (PCM). It is the lossless source for studio recording and editing, and its files are large.
What is WAV used for?
Recording, music production, broadcast and phone system prompts.
Which formats can WAV be converted to?
On this page WAV files convert to MP3, M4A, FLAC, AAC, OGG, OPUS. MP3, M4A, FLAC, MP4, AAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, AIFF, MOV, WEBM, MKV, AVI, WMV, FLV files can also be turned into WAV.
How long does a conversion take?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Long videos and documents with many pages can take a few minutes; the row shows the progress.