Convert WAV files to MP3 online (free)
WAV to MP3 online — shrink size, keep quality
Convert WAV to MP3 in seconds to share via email/WhatsApp and play on any device. Perfect for wav → mp3, lighter files, and universal compatibility. Recommended: 192 k/128 k for general use.
Reduce the size of your WAV tracks while keeping excellent everyday quality. Works on mobile and desktop, ideal for email/WhatsApp, cloud uploads, or playback on any device.
100% online · No installs · Works on Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac
How to convert WAV to MP3 (step by step)
- Click Select file and choose your
.wav. - Pick the output quality (see recommendations below).
- Click Convert to MP3 and wait a few seconds.
- Download the MP3, ready to share, send, or play.
Which quality (kbps) should I choose?
| Use case | Recommended kbps | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice / interviews / notes | 64–128 kbps | Mono | Excellent clarity with small size. |
| Simple podcast / light music | 128–160 kbps | Mono/Stereo | Good balance if there’s light background music. |
| Music / mixes with more dynamics | 192–320 kbps | Stereo | Highest fidelity (larger files). |
Tip: if your WAV is very long and the resulting MP3 is still too big, re-encode at a lower bitrate or use MP3 → lighter MP3.
WAV vs MP3: when should you convert?
| Feature | WAV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Maximum (uncompressed) | Very good (compressed) |
| Size | Very large | Small (≈ 5–10× smaller) |
| Compatibility | High, but impractical for sharing | Universal (phone, car, web, email) |
| Ideal use | Pro editing / master archive | Distribution / sharing / streaming |
- Keep WAV if it’s your master for editing or archiving.
- Convert to MP3 for email/WhatsApp, web uploads, and playback anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are WAV files so large?
Because they’re uncompressed audio. For sharing and storage, MP3 is more practical.
Do I lose quality when converting to MP3?
MP3 is lossy, but at 192–320 kbps for music and 64–128 kbps for voice the difference is minimal for everyday use.
Can I shrink the file even more?
Yes: export at a lower bitrate or use MP3 → lighter MP3.
How do I upload a WAV from my phone?
Find the file in Files/Recorder or Downloads and upload it from your browser; you can also share it directly to this page.