WAV to MP3 Converter
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Use this WAV to MP3 converter to turn WAV files into MP3 right in your browser — ideal for music and podcasts, extracted audio and universal playback. WAV uses no compression and MP3 uses lossy compression, so file size and quality can change.
When should you convert WAV to MP3?
- To reduce file size and make uploading and sharing easier
- To get MP3's built-in advantage: plays on everything
- To move past WAV's common limitation: very large files
- To open your files in apps that prefer MP3
About WAV and MP3 files
WAV audio
Strengths
- uncompressed quality
- ideal for editing
- no artifacts
Limitations
- very large files
- not for sharing online
MP3 audio
Strengths
- plays on everything
- small files
- the audio standard
Limitations
- lossy quality
- no surround sound
WAV vs MP3
| Format | WAV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | None | Lossy |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | recording and editing and studio-quality audio | music and podcasts and extracted audio |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this WAV to MP3 converter free?
- Yes. You can convert WAV to MP3 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 MP3 reduce quality?
- MP3 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.