Compress WAV Files — Free
Convert WAV to smaller formats or reduce bitrate.
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How to Convert
Upload your WAV files.
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About WAV Compressor
WAV compression reduces the enormous file sizes typical of uncompressed audio recordings. Since WAV is a lossless format, files can be 10-20x larger than compressed equivalents. Our compressor offers multiple approaches: lossless FLAC for archival quality, MP3 for universal compatibility, or AAC for optimal quality-to-size ratio.
Standard 16-bit 44.1kHz stereo WAV files consume about 10MB per minute. Professional 24-bit 96kHz recordings are even larger. Compression to FLAC reduces sizes by 50-70% with zero quality loss. Conversion to MP3 or AAC achieves 90%+ reduction with quality that satisfies most listeners.
Musicians compress studio recordings for sending to collaborators. Podcasters convert WAV recordings to distribution formats. Audio engineers create compressed versions for client review. Sound designers reduce asset sizes for game and app development. Archivists create space-efficient backups of lossless recordings.
Format selection depends on your needs. FLAC preserves exact audio quality for archival and professional use. MP3 provides maximum compatibility with all devices and platforms. AAC offers better quality than MP3 at equivalent file sizes, ideal for Apple devices and modern platforms. Quality settings fine-tune the balance between size and fidelity.
Common Use Cases
- •Convert studio recordings for sharing
- •Create distribution versions of podcasts
- •Reduce file sizes for storage efficiency
- •Prepare audio for web and app use
- •Create lossless archives with smaller footprint
How It Works
Our WAV compressor uses FFmpeg with LAME for MP3, libfdk_aac for AAC, and native FLAC encoding. Sample rate and bit depth can be adjusted for additional size reduction. Metadata is preserved across conversions.