WAV to AAC Converter
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Use this WAV to AAC converter to turn WAV files into AAC right in your browser — ideal for streaming audio, Apple devices and modern music. WAV uses no compression and AAC uses lossy compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert WAV to AAC?
- To reduce file size and make uploading and sharing easier
- To get AAC's built-in advantage: better quality than MP3 at the same size
- To move past WAV's common limitation: very large files
- To open your files in apps that prefer AAC
About WAV and AAC files
WAV audio
Strengths
- uncompressed quality
- ideal for editing
- no artifacts
Limitations
- very large files
- not for sharing online
AAC audio
Strengths
- better quality than MP3 at the same size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy
- less universal than MP3
WAV vs AAC
| Format | WAV | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None | Lossy |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | recording and editing and studio-quality audio | streaming audio and Apple devices |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this WAV to AAC converter free?
- Yes. You can convert WAV to AAC 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.
- Will converting WAV to AAC reduce quality?
- AAC uses lossy compression, so the file can get smaller while some visual quality may change.
- 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 WAV files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.