Convert MP4 to WAV
Free, fast and secure — convert MP4 to WAV right in your browser.
MP4
WAV
Pull the audio out of your MP4 as WAV
Converting MP4 to WAV extracts a clean audio track from your video, giving you a compact WAV audio you can play, share or add to a playlist without the video.
How to convert MP4 to WAV
- 1 Drop your MP4 file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WAV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WAV file instantly.
MP4 vs WAV
| Feature | MP4 | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| MIME type | video/mp4 | audio/wav |
| Best for | Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility. | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. |
About the formats
MP4
MP4 video
MP4 (H.264) is the universal video container. It balances quality and file size beautifully and plays on virtually every device, browser and platform.
Strengths
- Plays almost everywhere
- Great quality-to-size ratio
- Ideal for streaming and social media
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Less flexible than MKV for multiple tracks
- Older codecs can look dated
Best for: Sharing, streaming and uploading video anywhere with maximum compatibility.
WAV
WAV audio
WAV stores uncompressed, studio-grade audio with zero quality loss. It is the standard for recording and editing, at the cost of much larger files.
Strengths
- Lossless, studio quality
- Ideal for editing and mastering
- Universally supported on desktops
Limitations
- Very large files
- Impractical for streaming
- No built-in metadata richness
Best for: Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your MP4 file above and it is converted to WAV automatically. When it is ready, download your new WAV audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting MP4 to WAV extracts a clean audio track from your video, giving you a compact WAV audio you can play, share or add to a playlist without the video.
WAV is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.