How to convert WAV to AAC
- 1
Add your WAV files
Drag and drop WAV files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
- 2
Choose AAC
AAC is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
- 3
Convert
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- 4
Download your AAC
Download each AAC file, or everything at once as a ZIP.
WAV vs AAC
From
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
All WAV conversions →To
AAC · Advanced Audio Coding
AAC is the successor to MP3, delivering better quality at the same bitrate. It's the default audio codec on Apple devices and YouTube.
- Type
- Audio
- Extension
- .aac
- MIME
- audio/aac
- Best for
- streaming, mobile audio and video soundtracks
Lossy compression
All AAC conversions →Need it the other way around? Convert AAC to WAV.
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WAV to AAC: frequently asked questions
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