How to convert MTS to WAV
To convert MTS to WAV, upload your MTS 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 MTS video 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 MTS file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from MTS 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
- Only the first audio track is extracted. The picture is dropped, so the file is a small fraction of the video's size.
- WAV is lossless, so the sound is kept exactly and the file is large.
- Videos with no sound track cannot be converted to audio.
MTS vs WAV
| Property | MTS | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | AVCHD Video | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Released | 2006, Sony and Panasonic | 1991, Microsoft and IBM |
| Family | Video | Audio |
| Opens in | Camcorder software, VLC and professional editors; limited on phones and the web | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers |
| Best for | importing camcorder footage into editors; archiving AVCHD clips | recording and editing; sound design and sampling |
Steps to convert MTS to WAV
- Drop your MTS 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 MP3 for the widest compatibility.
- Pick FLAC or WAV if you want to edit the sound afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert MTS to WAV?
Drop your MTS 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 MTS 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 MTS to WAV?
Only the first audio track is extracted. The picture is dropped, so the file is a small fraction of the video's size. WAV is lossless, so the sound is kept exactly and the file is large.
Can I extract the sound from a MTS video as WAV?
Yes. The first audio track is extracted and saved as WAV. The video picture is not included.
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 500 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.