Is this Audio to WAV converter really free?

Yes. Every feature — batch conversion, all sample rates and bit depths, editing, normalization and ZIP download — is free with no account, no trial limit and no watermark on the output.

Does converting to WAV improve audio quality?

Converting a lossy file (MP3, AAC, OGG) to WAV does not add back detail that was already discarded — it preserves exactly what is there in a lossless container. The benefit is that WAV is uncompressed and ideal for editing, mastering and DAW import, where every further save would otherwise degrade a lossy file.

How do I convert MP3 to WAV?

Upload your MP3, choose a preset such as CD Quality (16-bit / 44.1 kHz) or Studio (24-bit / 48 kHz), and click Convert. The MP3 is decoded to PCM and written to a standard .wav file you can open in Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton or any editor.

How do I convert FLAC to WAV?

FLAC is already lossless, so converting it to WAV is a perfect-quality container change. Upload the FLAC, keep "Same as source" sample rate and bit depth to preserve the exact audio, then Convert. The result is bit-accurate uncompressed PCM.

How do I convert M4A to WAV?

Upload the M4A (AAC or ALAC inside an MP4 container), pick a WAV preset, and Convert. AAC is lossy so the WAV reproduces the decoded audio; ALAC is lossless so the WAV is bit-perfect.

Can I extract audio from a video as WAV?

Yes. Upload an MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, WMV, FLV or MPEG file and the converter extracts the audio track and saves it as WAV. The video stream is dropped automatically — you get audio only.

What sample rate should I use for WAV?

44.1 kHz is the CD/music standard and a safe default. Use 48 kHz for video and studio work, 96 kHz or 192 kHz for hi-res mastering and archival, and 16 kHz or 22.05 kHz for voice, podcasts and audiobooks where small size matters.

What bit depth should I choose for WAV?

16-bit is the CD standard and is fine for distribution. 24-bit is the studio standard and gives more headroom for editing. 32-bit float is used in mastering and DAWs because it is effectively clip-proof during processing. 8-bit is only for tiny lo-fi files.

What is the difference between 16-bit and 24-bit WAV?

16-bit WAV stores 65,536 amplitude levels (~96 dB dynamic range) and matches CD audio. 24-bit WAV stores about 16.7 million levels (~144 dB), giving more room before quantisation noise and more headroom when editing — at the cost of 50% larger files.

What is 32-bit float WAV and when should I use it?

32-bit float WAV stores samples as IEEE floating-point numbers, so levels above 0 dBFS are not clipped — you can boost or attenuate later without losing data. It is the recommended working format inside DAWs and for mastering, but final delivery is usually rendered to 24-bit or 16-bit.

Why are WAV files so large?

WAV is uncompressed PCM, so size is fixed by sample rate × channels × bit depth × duration. Stereo 16-bit/44.1 kHz audio is about 10 MB per minute; 24-bit/96 kHz is roughly 33 MB per minute. There is no compression, which is exactly why WAV preserves full quality.

How big will my WAV file be?

Use this formula: bytes ≈ sample rate × channels × (bit depth ÷ 8) × seconds. For example, 3 minutes of stereo 16-bit/44.1 kHz is about 31 MB. The live estimator on this page shows the exact projected size before you convert.

Yes. Standard WAV stores linear PCM with no compression, so it is fully lossless — the audio is bit-for-bit what was written. If the source was lossy (MP3/AAC), the WAV losslessly preserves the already-decoded audio.

WAV vs MP3 — which is better?

WAV is uncompressed and lossless, best for editing, production and archiving. MP3 is compressed and lossy, best for streaming and storage where small size matters. Convert to WAV when you need maximum fidelity and editability; keep MP3 for sharing and playback.

WAV vs FLAC — what is the difference?

Both are lossless. FLAC is compressed (about 40–60% smaller) and stores rich metadata, ideal for storage and hi-res music libraries. WAV is uncompressed with near-universal software support and zero decode overhead, ideal for editing and professional workflows.

WAV vs AAC — which should I pick?

AAC is a modern lossy codec with better quality than MP3 at the same bitrate, great for streaming and mobile. WAV is lossless and uncompressed, the right choice for production. Convert AAC/M4A to WAV when you need to edit or master.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly FFmpeg. Your audio never leaves your device, which is faster (no upload wait) and completely private.

Is it safe to convert sensitive or copyrighted audio here?

Yes. Because everything is processed locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded, your recordings stay on your machine. This is well suited to confidential interviews, unreleased music and client work.

Can I convert multiple files to WAV at once?

Yes. Add as many files as you like — drag a folder, select several files or paste them. They queue up, convert with your chosen settings and can be downloaded individually or together as a single ZIP.

Can I download all my WAV files as a ZIP?

Yes. After a batch conversion, click "Download all as ZIP" to get every WAV bundled into one archive with de-duplicated filenames.

What audio formats can I convert to WAV?

MP3, AAC, M4A, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, WMA, AIFF, AMR, AC3, DTS, CAF, APE, AU, GSM, RA and MKA, plus the audio track of video files like MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, WMV, FLV and MPEG.

Can I convert WMA to WAV?

Yes. Windows Media Audio (WMA) is decoded by the engine and written to standard PCM WAV, so you can use Windows recordings in any editor or DAW.

Can I convert OGG or OPUS to WAV?

Yes. Both Ogg Vorbis and Opus are decoded and re-encoded to uncompressed WAV, which is handy because some DAWs and devices do not import OGG/OPUS directly.

Can I convert AIFF to WAV?

Yes. AIFF and WAV are both uncompressed PCM, so the conversion is lossless. Choose "Same as source" sample rate and bit depth for a bit-accurate transfer between the two formats.

Can I convert AMR to WAV?

Yes. AMR (the format used by many phone voice recorders) is decoded and saved as WAV so you can edit voice memos and interviews in standard software.

Can I convert AC3 or DTS surround audio to WAV?

Yes. AC-3 and DTS are decoded to PCM. Keep the source channel layout or downmix to stereo. For multichannel WAV, choose the 5.1 or 7.1 channel option.

Can I convert APE (Monkey’s Audio) to WAV?

Yes. APE is a lossless codec; converting it to WAV is a perfect-quality container change that makes the audio editable in tools that do not support APE natively.

Does the converter work on mobile?

Yes. It runs in modern mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). Very large files or very high sample rates may hit memory limits on phones, so for hi-res mastering a desktop is recommended.

Which browsers are supported?

Any modern browser with WebAssembly: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Brave, Opera and others. No plugin or extension is needed.

Do I need to install any software?

No. The converter is a web page powered by WebAssembly FFmpeg — there is nothing to download or install, and it works offline once the page has loaded.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no hard limit imposed by the tool, but because everything runs in your browser, very large files (multi-GB) depend on your device memory. Most music, podcasts and interviews convert instantly; hi-res or hours-long files are best on a desktop.

How long does conversion take?

Typically a few seconds for songs and short clips. WAV is a straightforward PCM re-encode, so it is fast — large files, high sample rates and heavy editing filters take proportionally longer.

Will converting to WAV remove the metadata or album art?

WAV carries very little tag information compared with MP3 or FLAC, so the converter intentionally outputs a clean PCM file. You can read and copy the source title, artist, album and cover art on this page before converting if you need them.

Can I read the ID3 tags and cover art of my file?

Yes. When you upload an MP3 (or other ID3-tagged file), the tool reads the title, artist, album, genre, year and embedded cover art and shows them in the analysis panel.

Can I trim audio before converting to WAV?

Yes. Set a trim start and end (in seconds) and only that segment is converted — useful for grabbing a clip, removing dead air at the start or exporting a single section.

Can I normalize the volume when converting?

Yes. Choose dynamic normalization to even out levels, or EBU R128 broadcast loudness to hit a standard target (about −16 LUFS) for podcasts, streaming and broadcast delivery.

What is EBU R128 / LUFS normalization?

EBU R128 is a loudness standard measured in LUFS. Normalizing to it makes your audio a consistent perceived loudness across tracks and platforms. The "Broadcast loudness" option applies a one-pass loudnorm filter targeting roughly −16 LUFS with −1.5 dB true-peak headroom.

Can I add fade-in and fade-out?

Yes. Set fade-in and fade-out durations in seconds and smooth amplitude ramps are applied at the start and end of the converted WAV.

Can I change the speed without changing the pitch?

Yes. The speed control uses time-stretching (atempo) that preserves pitch, so a 1.25× podcast or 0.75× transcription speed sounds natural, not chipmunked.

Can I remove silence from the recording?

Yes. The silence-removal option trims leading and trailing silence and collapses long embedded gaps, which is ideal for cleaning up voice recordings and sound effects.

Can I reduce background noise?

Yes. Enable noise reduction for an FFT-based de-noise pass, and use the high-pass filter to remove low rumble and hum and the low-pass filter to tame hiss. For heavily damaged audio a dedicated restoration app will still do more.

Can I remove hum or rumble?

Yes. A high-pass filter (for example 80–100 Hz) removes low-frequency rumble, handling noise and mains hum below the cutoff while leaving voices and instruments intact.

Can I boost the bass or treble?

Yes. The bass and treble controls apply shelving EQ in decibels, so you can warm up or brighten the sound before exporting to WAV.

Can I convert stereo to mono?

Yes. Choose the Mono channel option to downmix to a single channel — common for voice, podcasts and audiobooks, and it halves the file size.

Can I create multichannel (5.1 / 7.1) WAV?

Yes. Select the 5.1 or 7.1 channel layout to output surround WAV. If the source is stereo it will be upmixed; if the source already has the channels they are preserved.

What is the difference between little-endian and big-endian WAV?

Endianness is the byte order used to store each sample. Little-endian (the default) is what virtually all software expects on Windows and modern systems. Big-endian is only needed for certain legacy hardware or AIFF-style workflows.

Which WAV settings are best for a podcast?

Mono, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz with a high-pass filter around 80 Hz and EBU R128 loudness normalization. The Podcast preset sets all of this for clean, consistent speech ready for publishing.

Which WAV settings are best for music production?

24-bit, 48 kHz stereo keeps full quality with editing headroom and matches most DAW session settings. Use 32-bit float if you want a clip-proof working file.

Which WAV settings are best for a studio master?

24-bit at 48 kHz or 96 kHz for the master, or 32-bit float while processing. Avoid normalization on a master you intend to process further; apply loudness targeting only at final delivery.

Which WAV settings are best for an audiobook?

Mono, 16-bit, 22.05 kHz with loudness normalization keeps narration clear while minimising file size. The Audiobook preset applies these automatically.

Audio to WAV Converter Free Online – Convert MP3, FLAC, AAC to WAV

Why this is the best free Audio to WAV converter

100% private

Audio is converted in your browser and never uploaded to any server.

True lossless WAV

Real PCM output up to 32-bit float / 192 kHz — no quality cap.

Instant analysis

Waveform, sample rate, channels, peak, RMS and loudness on upload.

Pro presets

CD, Studio, Mastering, Podcast, Voice Over, Audiobook and more.

Edit while converting

Trim, fade, normalize, de-noise, EQ, speed and silence removal.

Batch + ZIP

Convert many files at once and download them all as a ZIP.

Multi-threaded engine

WebAssembly FFmpeg uses every core for fast conversion.

No watermark

Clean, full-length WAV files with no branding or sign-up.

What Is WAV?

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is a lossless, uncompressed audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM. It stores linear PCM (pulse-code modulation) samples — a literal numeric snapshot of the sound wave — so the audio is preserved exactly, with no compression and nothing thrown away.

Because it keeps the full waveform, WAV is the default working format in professional recording, music production, editing, broadcasting, podcasting and mastering. It opens natively in every digital audio workstation and never degrades, no matter how many times you save it.

Lossless PCMBit-for-bit accurate audio with zero compression artifacts.

Universal supportOpens in Audacity, Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Audition and more.

Edit-safeRe-saving never reduces quality — ideal for multi-step workflows.

Predictable sizeSample rate × bit depth × channels × time — easy to estimate.

Why Convert Audio to WAV?

Convert to WAV whenever you need maximum fidelity and editability. Lossy formats like MP3 and AAC re-compress every time you save, accumulating artifacts; WAV stays pristine through unlimited edits, making it the right format the moment audio enters a production pipeline.

Lossless qualityPreserve every detail the source still contains.

Professional editingNo generation loss across cuts, fades and effects.

Studio compatibilityThe interchange standard for DAWs and editors.

Maximum headroom24-bit and 32-bit float give room to process safely.

Universal DAW supportImport into any workstation without conversion plugins.

Archival-gradeA future-proof master you can always transcode from.

Best WAV Settings Guide

The right WAV settings depend on what the audio is for. Pick a preset to apply a proven combination instantly, or fine-tune sample rate, bit depth and channels yourself.

Convert to WAV in 3 steps

Upload audio or video

Drag & drop, browse, paste or import from a URL. MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG, MP4 and 25+ formats are supported.

Choose WAV quality

Pick a preset like CD, Studio or Mastering, or set sample rate, bit depth and channels manually. The estimator shows the output size live.

Convert & download

Press Convert to produce a lossless PCM WAV in your browser, then download it individually or as a ZIP.

Supported Audio & Video Formats

Convert any of these to lossless WAV — audio files directly, and video files by extracting their audio track.

MP3WAV

AACWAV

M4AWAV

FLACWAV

OGGWAV

OPUSWAV

WMAWAV

AIFFWAV

AMRWAV

AC3WAV

DTSWAV

CAFWAV

APEWAV

AUWAV

GSMWAV

MKAWAV

MP4WAV

MOVWAV

AVIWAV

MKVWAV

WEBMWAV

WMVWAV

FLVWAV

MPEGWAV

WAV vs MP3 vs FLAC vs AAC

How does WAV compare with MP3, FLAC, AAC and AIFF for quality, size, editing and archiving? Here is a side-by-side breakdown.

Format	Type	File size	Editing	Best for
WAVBEST	Lossless · uncompressed	Largest (~10 MB/min)	Excellent — no generation loss	Editing, mastering, archiving
FLAC	Lossless · compressed	Medium (~5 MB/min)	Excellent (decode overhead)	Hi-res libraries, storage
AIFF	Lossless · uncompressed	Largest (~10 MB/min)	Excellent	Apple/Logic workflows
AAC	Lossy · compressed	Small (~1 MB/min)	Poor — re-compresses	Streaming, mobile
MP3	Lossy · compressed	Small (~1 MB/min)	Poor — re-compresses	Sharing, playback

Sizes assume stereo audio at common settings (WAV/AIFF at 16-bit/44.1 kHz, MP3/AAC around 128–192 kbps). Your real numbers depend on bit depth, sample rate and bitrate.

Rule of thumb: work and master in WAV, archive in WAV or FLAC, and distribute in AAC or MP3. Convert to WAV whenever audio is about to be edited.

Common Reasons to Convert Audio to WAV

Podcast editing

Edit interviews and episodes losslessly, then export to MP3 only at the end.

Music production

Import stems and samples into your DAW as clean, full-quality WAV.

Video soundtracks

Deliver 48 kHz WAV audio to Premiere, Resolve and Final Cut.

Audiobooks

Produce normalized, mono narration ready for distribution platforms.

Archiving

Keep a lossless master you can transcode to any future format.

Restoration

De-noise, de-hum and EQ recordings in an uncompressed working file.

Broadcast

Hit EBU R128 loudness targets with normalized WAV deliverables.

Sampling / ML

Feed uncompressed PCM into samplers and audio models.

Best WAV Settings Guide

Which WAV settings should you use? Each workflow balances quality, file size and compatibility differently — pick a preset to apply these instantly.

Podcast WAV

Speech

Mono · 16-bit · 44.1 kHz · loudness normalized, high-pass at 80 Hz.

Best for: Editing and publishing spoken-word episodes with consistent loudness.

Music Production WAV

DAW

Stereo · 24-bit · 48 kHz — full headroom that matches session settings.

Best for: Tracking, mixing and importing stems into any workstation.

Voice Recording WAV

Voice

Mono · 24-bit · 48 kHz with high-pass and light de-noise.

Best for: Voice-overs, narration and clean dialogue capture.

Studio Master WAV

Master

24-bit (or 32-bit float) · 48–96 kHz, no normalization.

Best for: Final masters you will process or deliver to mastering.

Audiobook WAV

Narration

Mono · 16-bit · 22.05 kHz · loudness normalized.

Best for: Long-form narration where small files and clarity matter.

Archival WAV

Preserve

24-bit · 96–192 kHz, source channel layout preserved.

Best for: Long-term lossless preservation masters.

WAV Sample Rate Guide

Sample rate sets the highest frequency the file can store and strongly affects size. Higher is not always better — match it to the job.

16 kHz16,000 Hz

Use for: Voice / VoIP
Quality: Speech-grade, tiny

22.05 kHz22,050 Hz

Use for: Audiobooks
Quality: Clear narration

44.1 kHz44,100 Hz

Use for: Music / CD
Quality: Full audible range

48 kHz48,000 Hz

Use for: Video / studio
Quality: Production standard

96 kHz96,000 Hz

Use for: Hi-res / master
Quality: Extra headroom

192 kHz192,000 Hz

Use for: Archival
Quality: Maximum capture

WAV File Size Guide

WAV is uncompressed, so size is exactly sample rate × channels × bit depth × duration. These are typical per-minute sizes — the live estimator on the tool shows your exact projected size.

16-bit · 44.1 kHz · stereo

~10 MB

per minute (CD)

24-bit · 48 kHz · stereo

~17 MB

per minute (studio)

24-bit · 96 kHz · stereo

~33 MB

per minute (hi-res)

32f · 96 kHz · stereo

~44 MB

per minute (mastering)

16-bit · 22 kHz · mono

~2.5 MB

per minute (audiobook)

24-bit · 48 kHz · 5.1

~50 MB

per minute (surround)

WAV Works in Every DAW & Editor

WAV is the universal interchange format for digital audio. It imports natively into every major workstation and video editor — no conversion plugin required.

Audacity

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Ableton Live

FL Studio

Audition

Reaper

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

GarageBand

Privacy First: No Upload, No Tracking

Unlike cloud converters that send your audio to a remote server, this tool processes everything locally in your browser. Your recordings stay yours.

No uploadFiles are decoded and re-encoded locally — they never touch a server.

In-browser engineWebAssembly FFmpeg runs the whole conversion on your own device.

No accountNo sign-up, no email, no login — just convert and download.

Nothing retainedClose the tab and every file and result is gone from memory.

How Audio Conversion Technology Works

What PCM and "uncompressed" actually mean

PCM stores the sound wave as a stream of evenly spaced amplitude measurements. WAV writes those numbers directly with no compression, so decoding is trivial and the data is identical to what was recorded — that is what makes it lossless and edit-safe.

How sample rate and bit depth shape quality

Sample rate sets how many measurements are taken per second (and therefore the highest frequency you can represent); bit depth sets how finely each measurement is quantised (and therefore the dynamic range and noise floor). Higher numbers mean more fidelity and larger files.

Why WebAssembly FFmpeg keeps your audio private

FFmpeg is the industry-standard media engine. Compiled to WebAssembly, it runs inside your browser tab, so your audio is processed on your machine. Nothing is uploaded, which is both faster and fundamentally more private than cloud converters.

Lossy source into a lossless container

When you convert an MP3 or AAC to WAV, the codec is decoded once and the result is stored losslessly. You will not regain detail that compression removed, but you stop the bleeding: no further generation loss occurs as you edit and re-save.

10 Pro Tips for Converting Audio to WAV

1Match your project sample rateConvert to 48 kHz for video projects and 44.1 kHz for music to avoid resampling inside your DAW.

2Work in 24-bit, deliver in 16-bitEdit with 24-bit headroom, then render the final file to 16-bit for distribution.

3Use 32-bit float while processingIt is effectively clip-proof, so aggressive gain changes never destroy data mid-chain.

4Normalize only at the endApply EBU R128 loudness on the final render, not on a master you will keep processing.

5High-pass voice recordingsA cut around 80–100 Hz removes rumble and plosive thump without thinning the voice.

6Keep a WAV masterArchive a lossless WAV (or FLAC) so you can re-export to any future format without quality loss.

7Downmix to mono for speechMono halves the file size and is standard for podcasts and audiobooks.

8Trim before you convertSetting trim points avoids exporting and storing dead air at the start and end.

9Mind hi-res file sizes192 kHz / 24-bit is huge — reserve it for masters and archives, not everyday files.

10Check peak and loudness firstThe analyzer shows peak, RMS and LUFS so you know whether to normalize before exporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drop your MP3, AAC, M4A, FLAC, OGG or any supported file onto this page, pick a WAV quality preset (or set sample rate and bit depth manually), then press Convert. The file is decoded and re-encoded to uncompressed PCM WAV entirely in your browser and downloads instantly — no sign-up, no watermark, no upload to a server.

Troubleshooting Guide

Why this is the best free Audio to WAV converter

100% private

Audio is converted in your browser and never uploaded to any server.

True lossless WAV

Real PCM output up to 32-bit float / 192 kHz — no quality cap.

Instant analysis

Waveform, sample rate, channels, peak, RMS and loudness on upload.

Pro presets

CD, Studio, Mastering, Podcast, Voice Over, Audiobook and more.

Edit while converting

Trim, fade, normalize, de-noise, EQ, speed and silence removal.

Batch + ZIP

Convert many files at once and download them all as a ZIP.

Multi-threaded engine

WebAssembly FFmpeg uses every core for fast conversion.

No watermark

Clean, full-length WAV files with no branding or sign-up.

What Is WAV?

Lossless PCMBit-for-bit accurate audio with zero compression artifacts.

Universal supportOpens in Audacity, Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Audition and more.

Edit-safeRe-saving never reduces quality — ideal for multi-step workflows.

Predictable sizeSample rate × bit depth × channels × time — easy to estimate.

Why Convert Audio to WAV?

Lossless qualityPreserve every detail the source still contains.

Professional editingNo generation loss across cuts, fades and effects.

Studio compatibilityThe interchange standard for DAWs and editors.

Maximum headroom24-bit and 32-bit float give room to process safely.

Universal DAW supportImport into any workstation without conversion plugins.

Archival-gradeA future-proof master you can always transcode from.

Best WAV Settings Guide

The right WAV settings depend on what the audio is for. Pick a preset to apply a proven combination instantly, or fine-tune sample rate, bit depth and channels yourself.

Convert to WAV in 3 steps

Upload audio or video

Drag & drop, browse, paste or import from a URL. MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG, MP4 and 25+ formats are supported.

Choose WAV quality

Pick a preset like CD, Studio or Mastering, or set sample rate, bit depth and channels manually. The estimator shows the output size live.

Convert & download

Press Convert to produce a lossless PCM WAV in your browser, then download it individually or as a ZIP.

Supported Audio & Video Formats

Convert any of these to lossless WAV — audio files directly, and video files by extracting their audio track.

MP3WAV

AACWAV

M4AWAV

FLACWAV

OGGWAV

OPUSWAV

WMAWAV

AIFFWAV

AMRWAV

AC3WAV

DTSWAV

CAFWAV

APEWAV

AUWAV

GSMWAV

MKAWAV

MP4WAV

MOVWAV

AVIWAV

MKVWAV

WEBMWAV

WMVWAV

FLVWAV

MPEGWAV

WAV vs MP3 vs FLAC vs AAC

How does WAV compare with MP3, FLAC, AAC and AIFF for quality, size, editing and archiving? Here is a side-by-side breakdown.

Format	Type	File size	Editing	Best for
WAVBEST	Lossless · uncompressed	Largest (~10 MB/min)	Excellent — no generation loss	Editing, mastering, archiving
FLAC	Lossless · compressed	Medium (~5 MB/min)	Excellent (decode overhead)	Hi-res libraries, storage
AIFF	Lossless · uncompressed	Largest (~10 MB/min)	Excellent	Apple/Logic workflows
AAC	Lossy · compressed	Small (~1 MB/min)	Poor — re-compresses	Streaming, mobile
MP3	Lossy · compressed	Small (~1 MB/min)	Poor — re-compresses	Sharing, playback

Sizes assume stereo audio at common settings (WAV/AIFF at 16-bit/44.1 kHz, MP3/AAC around 128–192 kbps). Your real numbers depend on bit depth, sample rate and bitrate.

Rule of thumb: work and master in WAV, archive in WAV or FLAC, and distribute in AAC or MP3. Convert to WAV whenever audio is about to be edited.

Common Reasons to Convert Audio to WAV

Podcast editing

Edit interviews and episodes losslessly, then export to MP3 only at the end.

Music production

Import stems and samples into your DAW as clean, full-quality WAV.

Video soundtracks

Deliver 48 kHz WAV audio to Premiere, Resolve and Final Cut.

Audiobooks

Produce normalized, mono narration ready for distribution platforms.

Archiving

Keep a lossless master you can transcode to any future format.

Restoration

De-noise, de-hum and EQ recordings in an uncompressed working file.

Broadcast

Hit EBU R128 loudness targets with normalized WAV deliverables.

Sampling / ML

Feed uncompressed PCM into samplers and audio models.

Best WAV Settings Guide

Which WAV settings should you use? Each workflow balances quality, file size and compatibility differently — pick a preset to apply these instantly.

Podcast WAV

Speech

Mono · 16-bit · 44.1 kHz · loudness normalized, high-pass at 80 Hz.

Best for: Editing and publishing spoken-word episodes with consistent loudness.

Music Production WAV

DAW

Stereo · 24-bit · 48 kHz — full headroom that matches session settings.

Best for: Tracking, mixing and importing stems into any workstation.

Voice Recording WAV

Voice

Mono · 24-bit · 48 kHz with high-pass and light de-noise.

Best for: Voice-overs, narration and clean dialogue capture.

Studio Master WAV

Master

24-bit (or 32-bit float) · 48–96 kHz, no normalization.

Best for: Final masters you will process or deliver to mastering.

Audiobook WAV

Narration

Mono · 16-bit · 22.05 kHz · loudness normalized.

Best for: Long-form narration where small files and clarity matter.

Archival WAV

Preserve

24-bit · 96–192 kHz, source channel layout preserved.

Best for: Long-term lossless preservation masters.

WAV Sample Rate Guide

Sample rate sets the highest frequency the file can store and strongly affects size. Higher is not always better — match it to the job.

16 kHz16,000 Hz

Use for: Voice / VoIP
Quality: Speech-grade, tiny

22.05 kHz22,050 Hz

Use for: Audiobooks
Quality: Clear narration

44.1 kHz44,100 Hz

Use for: Music / CD
Quality: Full audible range

48 kHz48,000 Hz

Use for: Video / studio
Quality: Production standard

96 kHz96,000 Hz

Use for: Hi-res / master
Quality: Extra headroom

192 kHz192,000 Hz

Use for: Archival
Quality: Maximum capture