MP3 to WAV Converter
Turn an MP3 into a WAV your DAW, CDJ or video editor will accept. Choose bit depth and sample rate.
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- Batch convert
Drop an MP3 to convert to WAV
MP3 → WAV is preselected. Drop several files at once. Other formats and videos work too, up to 5 GB each.
Your files are processed on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Why convert MP3 to WAV
Some software and hardware only accept WAV: certain samplers, older CDJs, broadcast systems, video editors and upload forms.
This converter decodes the MP3 and writes uncompressed PCM WAV at the bit depth and sample rate you choose.
DAW and sampler imports
Load a reference or sample where MP3 isn't supported.
DJ and broadcast gear
Play files on systems that require WAV.
Video editing
Avoid timing drift some editors have with MP3.
Will MP3 to WAV improve the sound?
No. Converting MP3 to WAV does not restore the detail removed when the MP3 was made. The WAV sounds the same as the MP3, it is just larger and easier for some tools to use.
Distributors can often tell when a WAV started life as an MP3. If you need a master for release, export a WAV from your original project instead.
MP3 vs WAV
| Property | MP3 | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Compression | Lossy | Uncompressed (lossless PCM) |
| Typical size | About 2.4 MB per minute at 320 kbps | About 10 MB per minute at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo |
| Best for | Sharing, promos, previews and everyday listening | Distribution, mastering, mixing and archiving |
| Compatibility | Practically every device, browser and DJ setup | Every DAW, distributor and pro player |
How to convert MP3 to WAV
- 1
Add your MP3
Drop one or more files above or choose them from your device.
- 2
Check the settings
WAV is already selected. Adjust sample rate or bit depth if you need to.
- 3
Convert and download
Press Convert and save your WAV. Nothing leaves your device.
- Bit depth
- 16-bit is plenty for an MP3 source; 24-bit if your DAW expects it
- Sample rate
- 44.1 kHz for music, 48 kHz for video
- Output
- Uncompressed PCM WAV
Also included, free
Many files at once
Drop a whole folder of tracks, convert them in one go and download everything as a single ZIP.
Files up to 5 GB
Long mixes, DJ sets and 24-bit masters fit easily. Video files (MP4, MOV, WEBM, MKV) work too, and the soundtrack is extracted.
10 output formats
WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, M4A (AAC), M4A (Apple Lossless), AIFF, M4R ringtone and MP2.
Listen, trim and fade
Play the track, cut the start or end and drag in a fade in or fade out before you convert.
Tags and cover art
Edit title, artist, album, year, genre and cover art for MP3, FLAC and M4A files.
Full quality control
Bitrate from 96 to 320 kbps or VBR, sample rates from 22.05 to 96 kHz, and stereo or mono.
MP3 to WAV: frequently asked questions
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