How to convert WAV to M4A
To convert WAV to M4A, upload your WAV file, choose M4A as the output format and press Convert. The finished M4A 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 M4A 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.
Reasons to switch from WAV to M4A
- Better quality than MP3 at the same size
- Full tag and cover art support
- Native on Apple devices
- Opens in: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, VLC and most modern players
What to expect from this conversion
- WAV is lossless and M4A is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
- Tags such as title and artist are carried over where M4A supports them.
WAV vs M4A
| Property | WAV | M4A |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | MPEG-4 Audio |
| Released | 1991, Microsoft and IBM | 2001, Apple and MPEG |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossy |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, VLC and most modern players |
| Best for | recording and editing; sound design and sampling | iTunes and Apple Music libraries; audiobooks and podcasts |
Steps to convert WAV to M4A
- Drop your WAV file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that M4A is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new M4A 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 M4A?
Drop your WAV file on the converter, confirm that M4A is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the M4A file. No account or software is needed.
Is the WAV to M4A 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 M4A?
WAV is lossless and M4A is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound. Tags such as title and artist are carried over where M4A supports them.
Will the sound quality change when converting WAV to M4A?
WAV is lossless and M4A is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
Which programs open M4A files?
M4A files open in iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Windows, VLC and most modern 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.