How to convert MP3 to WAV
To convert MP3 to WAV, upload your MP3 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 MP3 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 MP3 file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from MP3 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
- MP3 is lossy and WAV is not, so the file gets much larger but cannot regain detail that MP3 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.
MP3 vs WAV
| Property | MP3 | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Released | 1993, Fraunhofer and MPEG | 1991, Microsoft and IBM |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | Lossy | None (uncompressed) |
| Opens in | every phone, computer, car stereo, smart speaker and web browser | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers |
| Best for | music libraries and downloads; podcasts | recording and editing; sound design and sampling |
Steps to convert MP3 to WAV
- Drop your MP3 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 MP3 to WAV?
Drop your MP3 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 MP3 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 MP3 to WAV?
MP3 is lossy and WAV is not, so the file gets much larger but cannot regain detail that MP3 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 MP3 to WAV?
MP3 is lossy and WAV is not, so the file gets much larger but cannot regain detail that MP3 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.