Convert AVI to WAV — Free Online Converter
Convert Audio Video Interleave (.avi) to Waveform Audio (.wav) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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Upload your .avi file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
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About AVI to WAV Conversion
AVI files can contain audio tracks in any codec — from uncompressed PCM to MP3, AC3, DTS, or ADPCM. WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is Microsoft's own uncompressed audio standard, also based on the RIFF structure (like AVI). WAV stores linear PCM data at full resolution — 16-bit/44.1 kHz for CD quality, or up to 32-bit/192 kHz for professional recording. Converting AVI to WAV extracts the audio track into a lossless, universally compatible audio format that every operating system, DAW, and audio editor can open without codec installation.
Why Convert AVI to WAV?
WAV is the most universally compatible lossless audio format on Windows and the standard interchange format for professional audio work. When extracting audio from AVI for editing in Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or FL Studio, WAV requires zero conversion at the editing stage — every audio application reads WAV natively. WAV is also the mastering format for CD production (Red Book standard) and the preferred format for sample libraries.
Common Use Cases
- Extracting dialogue from AVI footage for audio editing in Audacity or Adobe Audition
- Creating lossless WAV masters from AVI music video recordings
- Preparing sound effects from AVI game recordings for integration into sample libraries
- Extracting voiceover tracks from AVI screen recordings for professional podcast production
- Archiving audio from legacy AVI files in the universal WAV format for long-term preservation
How It Works
FFmpeg extracts the audio stream from the AVI container and writes it as linear PCM in a WAV file. If the AVI audio is already PCM (uncompressed), this is essentially a remux — copying the PCM data into a new RIFF/WAV header with no processing. If the AVI audio is compressed (MP3, AC3, DTS), it is decoded to PCM first, then written to WAV. The output preserves the original sample rate, bit depth, and channel count.
Quality & Performance
WAV is lossless. If the AVI source has PCM audio, the WAV output is bit-for-bit identical. If the source has compressed audio, the WAV output preserves the full decoded quality without any additional loss. WAV at 44.1 kHz/16-bit is CD quality; 48 kHz/24-bit is the standard for video production.
Device Compatibility
| Device | AVI | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Native | Native |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | Native |
Recommended Settings by Platform
YouTube
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
TikTok
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Twitter/X
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Discord
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
8MB free, 50MB Nitro
Tips for Best Results
- 1For audio editing, extract at the source's native sample rate and bit depth — do not upsample, as it increases file size without adding quality.
- 2If the AVI contains surround sound (5.1 AC3 or DTS), the WAV will preserve all channels — verify your DAW supports multichannel WAV before importing.
- 3Use WAV for intermediate editing stages and convert to a compressed format (MP3, AAC, FLAC) only as the final delivery step.
- 4For CD mastering, ensure the output is 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo — the Red Book standard. Higher rates need to be downsampled before burning.
- 5WAV files above 4 GB require the WAV64 or RF64 extension — standard WAV has a 4 GB size limit due to the 32-bit RIFF header.
Related Conversions
AVI to WAV extraction produces a universally compatible, lossless audio file ready for any editing, mastering, or archival workflow. WAV remains the simplest and most reliable format for professional audio work.