Convert WAV to MP3
A WAV is about ten times bigger than an MP3 that sounds the same. Convert it here, on your own device.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
How to convert WAV to MP3
- Choose your WAV file.
- Pick MP3 and the quality.
- Press "Convert audio" and download the file.
Lossy and lossless
MP3, M4A and OGG are lossy: they leave out sounds people barely hear, so files are about a tenth of the size. WAV and FLAC are lossless: every sample is kept. Converting a lossy file to WAV or FLAC makes it bigger but not better; what was left out doesn't come back.
| Format | Size for 3 minutes | Plays on |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 192 kbps | about 4.3 MB | Everything |
| M4A 192 kbps | about 4.3 MB | iPhone, Mac, Android, Windows |
| OGG | about 4–5 MB | Android, Windows, Linux, browsers |
| FLAC | about 15–20 MB | Android, Windows, Mac, newer iPhones in Files |
| WAV | about 32 MB | Everything, and every audio editor |
Your files stay on your device
Nothing is uploaded. Conversion runs in your browser, so nothing waits for an upload.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about how this tool works on your device.
How much smaller will my WAV get?
About ten times smaller at 128–192 kbps: a 50 MB WAV becomes about 5 MB.
Can I convert the sound of a video?
Yes. Choose the video and pick the format; you get only its sound. For MP3 there is also Video to MP3.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Is Snipmill free?
Yes. Snipmill is free to use and needs no account.