Convert WAV to MP3
Convert WAV to MP3 online for free. Simply drop your WAV files below to convert them to MP3 in seconds.
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How to convert WAV to MP3?
Add WAV files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose MP3 and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
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Conversion runs right in your browser. Download files one by one or all at once as a ZIP archive.
Converting WAV to MP3: what to know
WAV stores sound uncompressed: a minute of CD-quality stereo takes about 10 MB. An MP3 that sounds the same at 192 kbps is roughly seven times smaller, so WAV is converted to MP3 for sending, publishing and storage.
For music choose 192–320 kbps: such an MP3 is hard to tell from the original by ear. For speech, podcasts and lectures 96–128 kbps is enough.
If you need the WAV for editing or studio work, keep the original: MP3 compression is lossy, and the quality can't be restored from it.
WAV or MP3: which to choose?
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format)
WAV stores uncompressed audio: maximum quality, but about 10 MB per minute.
Best for recording, editing and working in audio editors.
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III)
MP3 is the most universal audio format: compact files that play anywhere.
Best for music, podcasts and audiobooks on any device.
What happens when converting WAV to MP3
MP3 compresses with loss: choose the bitrate - at 192–320 kbps it sounds close to the original.
Trim the fragment, convert stereo to mono or change the sample rate.
WAV files up to 512 MB are supported; the actual limit also depends on the free memory of your device.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert WAV to MP3?
Add WAV files above - MP3 is already selected as the target format. Adjust the settings if needed, start the conversion and download the MP3 files.
Can I change the MP3 quality?
Yes. Set the quality from 1 to 100 in the file settings: the lower the value, the smaller the file.