How to convert audio to WAV
- Drop audio files or videos into the box above.
- WAV is already selected. Optionally choose a sample rate: 44.1 kHz for CDs, 48 kHz for video.
- Click Convert and download the WAV files.
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About the WAV format
What is WAV?
WAV stores raw, uncompressed audio — exactly what a microphone or CD captured. That is ideal for recording and editing because nothing is lost, but a minute of CD-quality stereo takes about 10 MB, ten times more than an MP3.
- Perfect, uncompressed quality
- Supported by every audio editor
- Huge files
- Limited metadata (tags, cover art)
Why GlideConvert?
- Private by design. Your files are converted on your own device by your browser — they are never uploaded to a server. That keeps them private, avoids upload waits and means there is no queue.
- Fast. Images convert in a fraction of a second; video uses your device’s hardware encoder.
- Free. No sign-up, no watermark. 10 images, 5 audio files or one video at a time — Pro lifts the limits and removes ads.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of WAV file is created?
A standard 16-bit PCM WAV at the sample rate of the original (or the one you choose) — the format every audio editor, DAW and CD-burning program reads.
Does converting MP3 to WAV improve quality?
No. WAV is uncompressed, so nothing more is lost, but it cannot bring back what MP3 or AAC compression removed. Convert to WAV when a program requires it, for example for editing or burning a CD.
Why is the WAV file so large?
Uncompressed CD-quality stereo takes about 10 MB per minute, roughly ten times more than an MP3. For lossless audio at about half that size, use FLAC.
Can I convert several audio files at once?
Yes. The free plan handles 5 audio files at a time, and you can download everything as a single ZIP. Pro removes the batch limit, converts files in parallel and supports files up to 4 GB.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. GlideConvert runs entirely in your browser: images are processed with the browser’s built-in codecs and WebAssembly, video and audio with hardware-accelerated WebCodecs (or a WebAssembly build of FFmpeg for older formats). Nothing is sent anywhere — you can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows?
Yes. It works in any up-to-date browser — Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox or Samsung Internet — on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install. On phones, extremely large images may be scaled down to fit within the browser’s memory limit; you will see a note if that happens.