Online WAV Converter

Convert any audio and video to WAV in seconds straight from your browser. No installs. No watermarks. 100 % free.

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Why choose HappyScribe?

47+ Formats

Convert over 47 formats into popular outputs like WAV, MKV, WebM, AVI, and more.

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No signups, no fees, no hidden restrictions. Convert to WAV directly in your browser for free.

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No installs needed; convert to WAV right from your browser, on any device, anytime.

How to convert to WAV?

1. Upload media file

Start by dragging and dropping your file into the upload area, or click to browse your device and select your file in the list.

2. Choose your target format

Next, pick WAV as the format you’d like to convert your video into. Alternatively, we support +47 formats that you can choose from. When you’re ready, hit the Convert button.

3. Download your converted WAV

Once the conversion is complete, you’ll get a download link right away. Just click to save the file to your device. It’s fast, easy, and doesn’t require any software installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to open a WAV file?

Every OS previews WAV Windows Explorer shows waveforms, macOS Finder plays with a space bar tap. In the studio, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Reaper treat WAV as the default recording target. Because it stores linear PCM, transcoding is lossless.

What is a WAV file?

WAV is Microsoft and IBM’s RIFF‑based wrapper for PCM or ADPCM audio. It stores data in little‑endian ‘fmt ’ and ‘data’ chunks, making parsing trivial and ensuring universal DAW support. Introduced in 1991 alongside Windows 3.1’s Multimedia Extensions, WAV replaced raw VOC and AU formats. Its 4 GiB limit was a drawback until RF64 and W64 extensions arrived, but for most pop songs the cap is moot.