WAV to MP3 Converter

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How to convert WAV to MP3 online with only 3 steps?

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Step 1
Upload WAV Files

Drag and drop WAV file(s) directly or click on the Choose Files button to upload target file from your computer.

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Step 2
Convert WAV to MP3 Online

It defaults MP3 as the output format, so just click on the Convert button to start the audio conversion.

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Step 3
Download Converted MP3 Files

Hit on the Download button or Save to Dropbox or Google Drive when the conversion finished.

Information about WAV and MP3 file formats

File Extensions .wav WAV Converter
Description WAV, sometimes called WAV, is an audio container format developed by IBM and Microsoft and comes with a .wav filename extension. Unlike popular formats like MP3 and MP4, WAV isn’t a lossy format, so it’s bigger and less popular. WAV files can be opened on various OS platforms via software like Windows Media Player, MPlayer, VLC Media Player, and more.
Associated Programs VLC Media Player
Windows Media Player
5KPlayer
Developed By Microsoft and IBM
MIME type audio/x-wav
Useful Links What is a WAV file
File Extensions .mp3 MP3 Converter
Description MP3 is a standard audio format developed by Moving Picture Experts Group and uses MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 standardizations. MP3 uses lossy data compression, meaning that it loses quality over time. This sound format comes with a .mp3 filename extension and is today the most common audio format on websites and multimedia players.
Associated Programs Windows Media Player
iTunes
Mplayer
VLC Media Player
Developed By Moving Picture Experts Group
MIME Type audio/mpeg
Useful Links What is a MP3 file

People also ask about WAV to MP3 Conversion

  • Both WAV and MP3 files are standard audio formats capable of being opened on some media players.
    However, WAV is a uncompressed, lossless audio that offer CD-quality music. This makes it more significant than MP3 file, which is compressed while can be accessed on almost all media players or websites. Based on this, you may be suggested to convert WAV to MP3 for a successful playback without format compatability issues.

  • 1. How do I convert a WAV file to MP3 with 320kbps?

    Converting WAV to MP3 (320kbps) is very simple with Wondershare UniConverter. Just launch the app on your desktop and drop your WAV file on the Convert window. Next, open the format list and then choose High Quality MP3 under the Audio section. You can also select 256Kbps or 128Kbps. After that, click Convert to make your new 320kbps MP3 file.

  • iTunes allows you to convert WAV to MP3 with two steps.
    Step 1: Set the iTunes codec as MP3. That is, go to Edit > Preferences > Import Settings > select MP3 Encoder under Import Using option > OK.
    Step 2: Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and choose File > Convert > Convert to MP3 > Import your WAV file. iTunes will start converting, and the converted files will appear in your Recently Added library.
    Pro Tip: For a more direct and easier WAV to MP3 conversion, you could try our online free WAV to MP3 converter.

  • Windows Media Player can convert WAV to MP3, FLAC, ALAC, and WMA formats easily.
    There are 3 quick steps for you to convert WAV to MP3.
    Step 1: open your WAV file in WMP, open the Organize menu, and choose Options.
    Step 2: Click the Rip Music tab, select MP3 on the format section, and then hit Change.
    Step 3: Click OK to start converting WAV to MP3.

  • Yes, Audacity can help convert WAV files to MP3 in 3 steps.
    Step 1: Launch Audacity and click on the File > Open option to add your WAV files.
    Step 2: Choose Export option from the File tab, and Export as MP3.
    Step 3: Choose the destination folder and click on the Save button, your WAV files will be saved as MP3 format.

How to convert WAV to MP3 or convert MP3 to WAV Easily on Windows/Mac

Waveform Audio File Format, namely WAV, is a uncompressed and lossless audio format which is widely-used on CD music, TV, radio. Offering a better tone quality, WAV occupies more space compared with the compressed and popular-used format MP3. So if you want to upload your audio files to Internet or save WAV files in limited space, you'd better convert WAV to MP3. Wondershare UniConverter is the best WAV to MP3 converter Mac or Windows to batch convert WAV files to other formats at 90X faster speed compared with common converters.

Get the desired conversion through Wondershare WAV to MP3 audio converter by following steps, you need to firstly free download and install Wondershare UniConverter.

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There are a number of free WAV to MP3 converters online available as well.
If you have several small WAV audio files, then choose Online UniConverter for free use.
If you need batch conversion and customization, then we recommend Wondershare UniConverter for desktop most.

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