WAV to M4A
Drop a WAV file and get M4A, for the app, device or editor that needs it.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
WAV to M4A in three steps
Drop your WAV
Up to 500 MB.
Convert
It's saved as AAC in an M4A file, at the bitrate you choose (128, 192 or 320 kbps).
Download the M4A
Ready to use.
WAV and M4A, explained
WAV is uncompressed audio: exact, but big, about 10 MB per minute of CD-quality stereo. It's the format to edit in.
M4A is AAC audio in an MP4-style file, Apple's usual audio format (Voice Memos, GarageBand, iTunes). It sounds a little better than MP3 at the same size.
Going from WAV to M4A makes the file much smaller. M4A is lossy, so at low bitrates you lose some detail; at 192 kbps or more most people can't hear a difference.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Does converting WAV to M4A lose quality?
M4A is lossy, so a little. At 192 kbps or more it's hard to hear.
Will the M4A be bigger or smaller?
Much smaller, often 5 to 10 times.
How long does it take?
Seconds for most files: audio converts quickly, even in the browser.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It's processed in your browser, on your own device, and never leaves it.