Common uses
Recording and editing · Production masters · Audio workflows that expect PCM
About WAV files
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.
Where WAV works well
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
WAV conversions
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Questions 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 conversions listed on this page are the WAV options currently available 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.