How to convert WAV to MP3
- 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 MP3
MP3 is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
- 3
Convert
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- 4
Download your MP3
Download each MP3 file, or everything at once as a ZIP.
WAV vs MP3
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
MP3 · MPEG Audio Layer III
MP3 is the most compatible audio format in the world. Its lossy compression keeps music small enough to share while sounding close to CD quality.
- Type
- Audio
- Extension
- .mp3
- MIME
- audio/mpeg
- Best for
- music libraries, podcasts and audio for any device
Lossy compression
All MP3 conversions →Need it the other way around? Convert MP3 to WAV.
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WAV to MP3: frequently asked questions
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