M4A to WAV Converter
Get iPhone and Apple audio into any DAW, sampler or editor as an uncompressed WAV.
- Free - no account
- Nothing is uploaded
- Runs in your browser
Drop an M4A to convert to WAV
M4A → WAV is preselected. Other formats work too, up to 150 MB.
Choose a fileYour file is processed on your own device - it is never uploaded.
Why convert M4A to WAV
Recorded an idea on your phone? iPhone voice memos and many Apple exports are M4A, which not every DAW, sampler or Windows tool opens cleanly.
This converter writes a standard PCM WAV so the audio drops straight into your session.
Phone ideas into a session
Bring a voice memo or hummed melody into your DAW.
Samplers and hardware
Most hardware samplers read WAV, not M4A.
Editing and podcasts
Edit without codec issues in your editor.
M4A to WAV and audio quality
If the M4A holds AAC, the WAV will sound the same as the M4A. No detail is added, but no more is lost either, and editing a WAV won't stack compression.
If the M4A holds lossless ALAC, the WAV is a true lossless copy.
M4A vs WAV
| Property | M4A | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio (usually AAC inside) | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Compression | Usually lossy (AAC), sometimes lossless (ALAC) | Uncompressed (lossless PCM) |
| Typical size | About 1.9 MB per minute at 256 kbps AAC | About 10 MB per minute at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo |
| Best for | Apple devices, voice memos and iTunes purchases | Distribution, mastering, mixing and archiving |
| Compatibility | Great on Apple, patchy in some DJ software and older players | Every DAW, distributor and pro player |
How to convert M4A to WAV
- Bit depth
- 24-bit for editing, 16-bit for playback
- Sample rate
- 48 kHz for video and phone recordings, 44.1 kHz for music
- Output
- Uncompressed PCM WAV
M4A to WAV - frequently asked questions
How do I convert an iPhone voice memo to WAV?
Share the memo to your computer, drop the M4A here, keep WAV selected and press Convert.
Is M4A to WAV lossless?
From ALAC, yes. From AAC, the WAV is an exact copy of what the AAC decodes to, with no further loss.
Which bit depth should I use?
24-bit is a safe choice for editing. 16-bit is fine for listening.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The conversion happens in your browser.
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