How to convert M4A to WAV
To convert M4A to WAV, upload your M4A file, choose WAV as the output format and press Convert. The finished WAV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns M4A audio files into WAV in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using ffmpeg, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your M4A file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Why convert M4A to WAV?
- No quality loss at all
- Accepted by every audio editor
- Ideal as an editing master
- Opens in: Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers
What to expect from this conversion
- M4A is lossy and WAV is not, so the file gets much larger but cannot regain detail that M4A compression already removed.
- WAV files are uncompressed and very large, about 10 MB per minute of stereo audio.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where WAV supports them.
M4A vs WAV
| Property | M4A | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-4 Audio | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Released | 2001, Apple and MPEG | 1991, Microsoft and IBM |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | None (uncompressed) |
| Opens in | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, VLC and most modern players | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers |
| Best for | iTunes and Apple Music libraries; audiobooks and podcasts | recording and editing; sound design and sampling |
Steps to convert M4A to WAV
- Drop your M4A file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WAV is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new WAV file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Choose High for music you care about and Small for voice recordings.
- Convert from the original lossless file when you have one.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert M4A to WAV?
Drop your M4A file on the converter, confirm that WAV is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the WAV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the M4A to WAV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting M4A to WAV?
M4A is lossy and WAV is not, so the file gets much larger but cannot regain detail that M4A compression already removed. WAV files are uncompressed and very large, about 10 MB per minute of stereo audio.
Will the sound quality change when converting M4A to WAV?
M4A is lossy and WAV is not, so the file gets much larger but cannot regain detail that M4A compression already removed.
Which programs open WAV files?
WAV files open in Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 200 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.