Convert WAV to MP3
At 192 kbps, MP3 is about 7 times smaller, at the cost of some detail.
They open in the converter with MP3 selected.
Browse filesFiles stay on your device. Going the other way? MP3 to WAV
What changes
WAV is lossless and MP3 is lossy, so some quality is lost: it shows in the high end and in sharp hits such as cymbals or claps.
The file gets smaller: MP3 stores the same content in less space.
How big the MP3 will be
A WAV of 4 min takes 42 MB. As MP3 at 192 kbps it takes 5.8 MB, 7.3 times less.
When it’s worth it
Choose MP3 for: Music, podcasts, and everyday sharing. Small files that play on almost anything.
Stay with WAV for: Editing, recording, and production.
How to convert WAV to MP3
- Drop the WAV files on this page, or browse for them. Up to 200 at once.
- The converter opens with the files loaded and MP3 selected.
- Press Convert, then save each file or all of them as a ZIP.
Questions
Does converting WAV to MP3 lose quality?
Yes. MP3 is a lossy format, so some detail is lost.
What is the MP3 format?
A lossy codec where the audio is cut down by removing sounds the ear can’t hear, so a track keeps a reasonable size at a typical bitrate. It’s still the most widely playable audio format, which is why it’s the default for sharing music.
What is the WAV format?
A container that stores uncompressed PCM audio, the working format of recording studios because the samples are kept exactly as they were captured. Files grow fast, so it’s used for editing and mastering rather than for delivery.
Are the files uploaded?
No. The file is opened in this tab, converted here and saved from here. There’s no account and no watermark.
How many files can be converted at once?
Up to 200 per batch and about 2 GB per file, within the memory this device has available.