How to convert WAV to AAC
To convert WAV to AAC, upload your WAV file, choose AAC as the output format and press Convert. The finished AAC 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 WAV audio files into AAC 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 WAV file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with WAV to AAC
- Better quality than MP3 at the same size
- The default audio of YouTube and Apple
- Efficient at low bitrates
- Opens in: iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, VLC and most hardware players
What to expect from this conversion
- WAV is lossless and AAC is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
- AAC output is a raw ADTS stream without a container, which plays in most players but stores no cover art. Choose M4A if you need tags.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where AAC supports them.
WAV vs AAC
| Property | WAV | AAC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | Advanced Audio Coding (ADTS stream) |
| Released | 1991, Microsoft and IBM | 1997, MPEG (Fraunhofer, Dolby, Sony and others) |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossy |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers | iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, VLC and most hardware players |
| Best for | recording and editing; sound design and sampling | streaming and broadcast; radio and live audio |
Steps to convert WAV to AAC
- Drop your WAV file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that AAC is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new AAC 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 WAV to AAC?
Drop your WAV file on the converter, confirm that AAC is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the AAC file. No account or software is needed.
Is the WAV to AAC 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 WAV to AAC?
WAV is lossless and AAC is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound. AAC output is a raw ADTS stream without a container, which plays in most players but stores no cover art. Choose M4A if you need tags.
Will the sound quality change when converting WAV to AAC?
WAV is lossless and AAC is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
Which programs open AAC files?
AAC files open in iPhone, Android, Windows, macOS, VLC and most hardware players.
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.