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Convert WAV to MP3
WAV takes about 10 MB per minute, which makes it hard to share or keep on a phone. Converted to MP3, it opens everywhere.
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Why convert WAV to MP3?
To convert WAV files to MP3, drop them on the counter above. MP3 plays on every phone, car stereo and music player, and the file is small.
Most files convert in seconds: no queue, no email address, and the MP3 result saves straight to your computer or phone.
How to convert WAV to MP3
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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 MP3 and its row is stamped CONVERTED.
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Download your MP3 file
Get the file with Download. With several files you can download them all as one ZIP.
WAV vs MP3
| Property | WAV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Created by | Microsoft ve IBM | Fraunhofer IIS / MPEG |
| Year | 1991 | 1993 |
| Extensions | .wav .wave | .mp3 |
| MIME | audio/wav | audio/mpeg |
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.
MP3
MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
MP3 is the most widespread audio format in the world. Lossy compression shrinks files to about a tenth of WAV, and it plays on every device.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting WAV to MP3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | WAV | lossless, ready to edit · larger 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 | ||
| M4A | MP3 | plays on every device · iPhone voice memo | ||
| OGG | MP3 | plays on every device · Telegram voice message | ||
| OPUS | MP3 | plays on every device · WhatsApp voice note | ||
| FLAC | MP3 | plays on every device · smaller file | ||
| MP4 | MP3 | sound only, plays on every device | ||
| AAC | MP3 | plays on every device · raw AAC stream |