How to convert WAV to MP2
To convert WAV to MP2, upload your WAV file, choose MP2 as the output format and press Convert. The finished MP2 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 MP2 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 MP2
- Very robust in broadcast
- Plays on professional and DAB gear
- Simple and reliable
- Opens in: Broadcast equipment, DVD players, VLC and most desktop players
What to expect from this conversion
- WAV is lossless and MP2 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 MP2 supports them.
WAV vs MP2
| Property | WAV | MP2 |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Waveform Audio File Format | MPEG-1 Audio Layer II |
| Released | 1991, Microsoft and IBM | 1993, MPEG |
| Family | Audio | Audio |
| Compression | None (uncompressed) | Lossy |
| Opens in | Windows, macOS, Linux, every DAW and most hardware samplers | Broadcast equipment, DVD players, VLC and most desktop players |
| Best for | recording and editing; sound design and sampling | digital radio and TV broadcast; DVD and VCD workflows |
Steps to convert WAV to MP2
- Drop your WAV file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that MP2 is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new MP2 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 MP2?
Drop your WAV file on the converter, confirm that MP2 is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the MP2 file. No account or software is needed.
Is the WAV to MP2 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 MP2?
WAV is lossless and MP2 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 MP2 supports them.
Will the sound quality change when converting WAV to MP2?
WAV is lossless and MP2 is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. The quality setting balances size and sound.
Which programs open MP2 files?
MP2 files open in Broadcast equipment, DVD players, VLC and most desktop 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.