Convert WAV to MP3
Free, fast and secure — convert WAV to MP3 right in your browser.
Shrink your WAV by converting to MP3
Converting WAV to MP3 trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making MP3 audio the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert WAV to MP3
- 1 Drop your WAV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to MP3 automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new MP3 file instantly.
WAV vs MP3
| Feature | WAV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| MIME type | audio/wav | audio/mpeg |
| Best for | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. | Music, podcasts and voice that need to play everywhere at a small size. |
About the formats
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.
MP3 audio
MP3 is the world’s most compatible audio format. Its lossy compression makes small files that play on every device and app, which is why it is still the default for music and podcasts.
Strengths
- Plays on virtually everything
- Small, convenient files
- Adjustable bitrate
Limitations
- Lossy — discards some audio detail
- Not ideal for archiving
- No lossless option
Best for: Music, podcasts and voice that need to play everywhere at a small size.