WAV to MP3 converts uncompressed WAV recordings to MP3 in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How to Use#
- Click Load Audio Engine. It downloads once and takes a few seconds.
- Add one or more WAV files (MP3 is already selected as the output) and click Convert.
- Check the size before and after, then download each MP3.
How much smaller?#
| Length | WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo) | MP3 (128 kbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | about 10 MB | about 1 MB |
| 10 minutes | about 100 MB | about 10 MB |
| 1 hour | about 600 MB | about 60 MB |
Things to know#
- MP3 removes some detail. For speech and everyday listening you won't notice; keep the WAV if you will edit or master the audio.
- To shrink the MP3 further, use the Audio Compressor.
Related: M4A to MP3, Audio Converter