How to Convert WAV to MP3
WAV is a lossless audio format, but very heavy. To listen, share or store your sound without filling up space, converting it to MP3 cuts the file size by ten times or more, while staying perfectly playable everywhere.
Why convert WAV to MP3?
A WAV file is uncompressed: a few minutes of audio already weigh dozens of megabytes. MP3 compresses that sound into a far lighter file, compatible with every player, phone and platform.
Convert WAV to MP3, step by step
1. Add your WAV file.
2. Make sure the output format is MP3.
3. Start the conversion and download the MP3.
Is there quality loss?
MP3 is a lossy format: it drops barely-audible detail to reduce size. At a decent bitrate, the difference is inaudible for most uses. For editing or archiving, keep the original in WAV or FLAC.