How do I convert M4A to WAV?

Drop your M4A file onto the converter above, make sure WAV is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the WAV file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert M4A to WAV here?

Yes. M4A to WAV conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the M4A to WAV converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting M4A to WAV reduce quality?

No — WAV preserves the content of your M4A file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple M4A files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert WAV back to M4A?

Yes — use our WAV to M4A converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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Convert M4A to WAV

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How to convert M4A to WAV

1
Add your M4A files
Drag and drop M4A files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose WAV
WAV is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your WAV
Download each WAV file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

M4A vs WAV

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M4A · MPEG-4 Audio

M4A is an audio-only MP4 file, usually containing AAC (or lossless ALAC). It's Apple Music's and Voice Memos' default format.

Type: Audio
Extension: .m4a
MIME: audio/mp4
Best for: iTunes/Apple Music libraries and voice memos

Lossy compression

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WAV · Waveform Audio

WAV stores uncompressed PCM audio. It's lossless and universally editable but takes about ten times the space of an MP3.

Type: Audio
Extension: .wav
MIME: audio/wav
Best for: recording, editing and mastering audio

Lossless

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Need it the other way around? Convert WAV to M4A.

M4A to WAV: frequently asked questions

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