Common uses
Recording and editing · Production masters · Audio workflows that expect PCM
Format guide
WAV: what it is and when to use it.
WAV files are typically much larger than MP3 files, but they are useful when editing or processing audio without adding another stage of lossy compression.
At a glance
Where WAV fits.
WAV is an audio container commonly used for uncompressed PCM audio in recording and production workflows.
Strengths
Predictable production format · Commonly lossless or uncompressed · Widely supported by audio software
Things to know
Large file sizes · Not automatically higher quality than the original source · Converting a lossy source to WAV does not recreate missing information
Live converters
Convert WAV with Convertix.
These routes are generated from the conversion routes currently enabled in Convertix.
Learn before you convert
Guides involving WAV.
Compare formats and understand what a conversion can change before choosing a route.
Useful things to know about WAV.
What is a WAV file?
WAV is an audio container commonly used for uncompressed PCM audio in recording and production workflows.
Can Convertix convert WAV files?
Yes. The live conversion routes above are the WAV-related routes currently enabled in Convertix.
Will converting a WAV file preserve everything?
Not necessarily. File formats support different features, so conversion can change layout, compression, transparency, metadata, codecs or editability. Check important outputs before replacing the original.