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Convert WAV to AAC
WAV takes about 10 MB per minute, which makes it hard to share or keep on a phone. AAC delivers better sound than MP3 at the same bitrate.
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Why convert WAV to AAC?
To convert WAV files to AAC, drop them on the counter above.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the AAC result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert WAV to AAC
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Add your WAV files
Drag your WAV files onto the counter or pick them with Choose files. You can add several at once.
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Check the settings
The defaults suit most cases. Change quality, size or other options if you like; after a change, one click converts again.
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Conversion starts by itself
Each file is converted to AAC and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your AAC file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
WAV vs AAC
| Property | WAV | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | Advanced Audio Coding |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Created by | Microsoft ve IBM | MPEG |
| Year | 1991 | 1997 |
| Extensions | .wav .wave | .aac .adts |
| MIME | audio/wav | audio/aac |
About the formats
WAV
Waveform Audio File Format
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.
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding
AAC is the lossy audio codec developed as the successor to MP3. YouTube, Apple and streaming services use it; .aac files are a raw AAC stream.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting WAV to AAC free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no daily limit, no watermark and no queue.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android, with no app to install.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no size limit set by us. Files of hundreds of MB convert too; very large files take longer and are handled more comfortably on a computer than on a phone.
Other conversions
| Family | Give | → | Get | What you gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAC | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · larger file | ||
| 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 | OGG | open and royalty-free · smaller file | ||
| WAV | OPUS | most efficient for speech · smaller file | ||
| MP3 | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · MP3 recording | ||
| M4A | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · iPhone voice memo | ||
| OGG | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| FLAC | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · smaller file | ||
| WMA | AAC | broadcast-grade audio · old Windows Media audio |