WAV to MP3 Converter
Shrink a WAV into a 320 kbps MP3 for promos, previews and sharing. Your file never leaves your device.
- Free, no account
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- Nothing is uploaded
- Batch convert
Drop a WAV to convert to MP3
WAV → MP3 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 WAV to MP3
A WAV master is perfect for distribution, but it is big. A three-minute track is around 30 MB, which is too heavy for email, chat apps and many promo tools.
Converting to a 320 kbps MP3 cuts the file to roughly a quarter of the size while keeping quality that most listeners can't tell apart from the master.
Promo and demo sends
Email or message a track without a file-size bounce.
Previews for clients
Share mixes for feedback before delivering the WAV.
Social and web
Many platforms and players expect MP3.
WAV to MP3: what you keep and what you lose
WAV is uncompressed and MP3 is lossy, so some data is removed for good. Keep your WAV as the master and treat the MP3 as a sharing copy.
Send the WAV, not the MP3, to distributors and mastering engineers.
WAV vs MP3
| Property | WAV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III |
| Compression | Uncompressed (lossless PCM) | Lossy |
| Typical size | About 10 MB per minute at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo | About 2.4 MB per minute at 320 kbps |
| Best for | Distribution, mastering, mixing and archiving | Sharing, promos, previews and everyday listening |
| Compatibility | Every DAW, distributor and pro player | Practically every device, browser and DJ setup |
How to convert WAV to MP3
- 1
Add your WAV
Drop one or more files above or choose them from your device.
- 2
Check the settings
MP3 is already selected. Adjust sample rate or bit depth if you need to.
- 3
Convert and download
Press Convert and save your MP3. Nothing leaves your device.
- Output
- MP3, 320 kbps constant bitrate by default (96 to 320 kbps or VBR available)
- Sample rate
- Match your project, usually 44.1 kHz for music
- Keep
- Your original WAV for distribution
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.
WAV to MP3: frequently asked questions
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