WAV Converter
Convert files to and from WAV online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality file conversion with no sign-up or software required.
Maximum file size is 1GB
How it works
Three steps to your converted file
Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.
Upload your file
Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.
Choose an output format
Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.
Convert & download
Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.
What is a WAV file?
The Waveform Audio File Format (WAV) is a raw audio bitstream standard developed by Microsoft and IBM, serving as a subset of the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) specification. It primarily stores uncompressed Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM) audio data, making it the industry standard for archival and high-fidelity mastering on Windows systems. The format supports varying bit depths and sample rates, with the Red Book standard (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo) being the most prevalent implementation.
How to open a WAV file
WAV files enjoy near-universal native support across all major operating systems due to their status as a foundational audio standard. Windows Media Player, Apple QuickTime, and Linux-based media players (via ALSA/PulseAudio) open WAV files by default without requiring external codec packs or third-party software.
WAV Technical Info
- Full Name
- Waveform Audio File Format
- Developed By
- Microsoft & IBM
- Initial Release
- 1991
- MIME Type
- audio/wav
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