Convert WAV to AAC
Free, fast and secure — convert WAV to AAC right in your browser.
WAV
AAC
Shrink your WAV by converting to AAC
Converting WAV to AAC trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making AAC audio the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert WAV to AAC
- 1 Drop your WAV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to AAC automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new AAC file instantly.
WAV vs AAC
| Feature | WAV | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/wav | audio/aac |
| Best for | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. | Streaming and modern playback where quality-per-byte beats raw compatibility. |
About the formats
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.
AAC
AAC audio
AAC is the successor to MP3, offering better sound at the same bitrate. It is the standard for streaming services, YouTube and Apple devices.
Strengths
- Better quality than MP3 at equal size
- Standard for streaming platforms
- Wide modern-device support
Limitations
- Lossy compression
- Slightly less universal than MP3
- No lossless mode
Best for: Streaming and modern playback where quality-per-byte beats raw compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your WAV file above and it is converted to AAC automatically. When it is ready, download your new AAC audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting WAV to AAC trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making AAC audio the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
Because AAC uses lossy compression, very fine detail may be reduced to save space. For everyday use the difference is hard to spot, and you get a much smaller file in return.
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.