WAV to MP3 converter
To convert WAV to MP3, drop your WAV file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the MP3. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| WAV to MP3 | What happens |
|---|---|
| Encoder | LAME 3.100, the reference MP3 encoder |
| Bit rate | 128, 192 or 320 kbps, constant |
| Size | About 1.4 MB a minute at 192 kbps |
| Gaps | None in players that read LAME’s header (most do) |
| Trim | Optional: keep only a part |
How to convert WAV to MP3
- Add your WAV. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes MP3 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 MP3.
Why MP3
MP3 plays on every phone, car stereo and old MP3 player, at about a tenth of the WAV’s size. Pick the bit rate: 192 kbps sounds like the WAV to most ears.
Questions
192 kbps sounds like the original to most people. 320 kbps is the highest MP3 has; 128 kbps is fine for speech.
No. LAME runs in your browser, so the sound never leaves your device.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.