M4A to WAV converter
To convert M4A to WAV, drop your M4A file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the WAV. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| M4A to WAV | What happens |
|---|---|
| Format | 16-bit PCM WAV |
| Sample rate | Kept from the M4A |
| Quality | Same as the M4A |
| Size | About 10 MB per minute of stereo |
| Browser support | AAC decodes in every current browser; Apple Lossless (ALAC) only in Safari |
How to convert M4A to WAV
- Add your M4A. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes WAV straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the WAV.
Why WAV
M4A (AAC) is what iPhones and many apps record. WAV opens in every audio editor and transcription tool.
Questions
Yes. Voice memos are M4A with AAC audio, which every current browser can decode.
It may be Apple Lossless (ALAC) or protected music from a store; Chrome and Firefox cannot decode those. Try Safari, or export the file again.
No. The WAV holds the same audio, just uncompressed.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.