MP4 to WAV Converter
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Use this MP4 to WAV converter to turn MP4 files into WAV right in your browser — ideal for recording and editing, studio-quality audio and source masters. MP4 uses lossy compression and WAV uses no compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert MP4 to WAV?
- To extract the audio from your video as WAV
- To get WAV's built-in advantage: uncompressed quality
- To move past MP4's common limitation: lossy compression
- To open your files in apps that prefer WAV
About MP4 and WAV files
MP4 video
Strengths
- plays almost everywhere
- good quality-to-size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy compression
- less flexible than MKV
WAV audio
Strengths
- uncompressed quality
- ideal for editing
- no artifacts
Limitations
- very large files
- not for sharing online
MP4 vs WAV
| Format | MP4 | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | None |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | streaming and sharing and playback on any device | recording and editing and studio-quality audio |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this MP4 to WAV converter free?
- Yes. You can convert MP4 to WAV online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to WAV instead of staying with MP4?
- WAV is known for being uncompressed quality — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the MP4 file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple MP4 files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.