WAV to MP3 Tool

The easy and fast way to convert wav to mp3 online!
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Getting Started

1. Click on the Browse button above to choose your files.
2. Select a WAV file that you want to convert to MP3.
3. If you want specific conversion setting make sure you select them, if not proceed to next step.
4. Click on the Upload & Convert button to convert your files.
5. Wait for the file conversion to take place. Once the conversion is done, you will automatically see a link appear where you can download your newly converted file.
6. Enjoy!

About The WAV Format

WAV is a standard audio format created by Microsoft and IBM in the early 1990s. It is one of the main audio formats used on Windows computers. WAV usually stores audio in an uncompressed form, which means the sound quality is very high. Because it is uncompressed, WAV files are often much larger than MP3 or other formats. WAV files use the .wav extension. They commonly use PCM audio, which is the same quality as a CD. WAV can also store different sample rates and bit depths, such as 44.1 kHz and 16-bit. Many recording programs and studios use WAV because it keeps the original sound without loss. It is often used for editing, archiving, and professional audio work.

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About The MP3 Format

MP3 is a very common audio format used worldwide. It was created in the early 1990s to make music files smaller and easier to share. MP3 uses lossy compression, which removes audio details that most people cannot hear. This helps reduce the file size by a large amount. MP3 files usually end with the .mp3 extension. They can use different bitrates, such as 128 kbps, 192 kbps, or 320 kbps. Higher bitrates give better sound quality but make the file larger. MP3 is supported on almost every phone, computer, and media player. It works on Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, and many car stereos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to install any software to use this converter tool?

No. It all runs out of your standard browser.

Do I need an account to use this converter tool?

No, it’s available to use to all visitors of our website.

Is 320 kbps the “best” MP3 quality, or is there something higher?

For MP3, 320 kbps is the highest standard quality.

Additional Useful Information About WAV (Waveform Audio File Format)

What codecs does the WAV format support?

WAV can use many audio codecs, but the main ones are PCM, PCM float, ADPCM, μ-law, A-law, and GSM.

What is the difference between WAV and FLAC?

WAV is a container and FLAC is a codec. But aside from that, WAV is uncompressed and FLAC is lossless compressed meaning it compresses audio by removing repeated data patterns but without removing any sound.

Can a WAV file store metadata like MP3 does?

Yes it can. But support varies across devices.

Can WAV files be encrypted or password-protected?

No, this is not something the WAV standard support. It would require the use of additional software.

More Information

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAV

Additional Useful Information About MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III / MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)

Can MP3 files be played on mobile devices like Apple’s iPhone or Android Phones?

Yes. MP3 is one of the most widely used audio formats so both phones generally support it out of the box. Additionally you can also use an app like VLC player to play audio files on mobile devices. It’s available on Android and iOS.

Why is an MP3 file so much smaller than a WAV file?

It’s much smaller because MP3 removes parts of the audio that most people can’t hear. This is referred to as a lossy compression.

Does converting MP3 back to WAV restore the original quality?

Unfortunately no. The MP3 that you would use as a source to convert to a WAV just does not contain that missing data so it would not be possible for that conversion to reconstruct the original WAV file.

Is MP3 a good format for editing or mixing audio?

It’s not. Every time you save the file you will lose quality. Using WAV files is a better fit for that.

More Information

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3