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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.
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.
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.
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 | AVI | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Native | Native |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
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.
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| Характеристика | AVI | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Повна назва | Audio Video Interleave | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Розширення | .avi | .wav |
| Найкраще для | Windows native | Lossless quality |