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WAV to MP3 Converter

Convert WAV to MP3 in your browser with ffmpeg.wasm. Free, private, no upload and no signup.

πŸ”’ Runs entirely in your browser β€” nothing is uploaded

Drop WAV files here or click to browse

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Convert WAV to MP3 privately in your browser

Need a MP3 file but only have WAV? This converter turns WAV audio into MP3 directly on your device. Choose one or more files, adjust the options and download the result. Nothing is uploaded to a server, so personal recordings, client material and unreleased music stay with you.

The page runs ffmpeg.wasm, a WebAssembly build of the well-known ffmpeg media engine. Each file is written to a temporary in-memory file system, converted and returned to you as a normal download. You can even preview the converted audio before saving it, and batch several files in one go.

Settings and quality for MP3

MP3 is a compressed format that plays almost everywhere. Pick a bitrate: 128 kbps is small and fine for speech, 192 kbps is a good general default, 256 kbps suits most music and 320 kbps is the highest quality MP3 allows, at a larger file size.

Keep in mind that conversion cannot restore detail a lossy WAV or other compressed source already lost. Converting between two lossy formats re-encodes the sound a second time, so start from the best original you have whenever possible.

Tips for best results

The first conversion downloads the ffmpeg engine, which can take a moment on a slow connection; it is cached afterwards. Long files use browser memory, so close heavy tabs for very large recordings. Always play the preview and keep your original WAV file until you are happy with the result.

Because processing happens locally, there is no file size limit imposed by a server, only the memory of your device. Tags such as title and artist are copied over when the target format supports them. If a result sounds wrong, try a higher bitrate or quality setting and convert again from the original file instead of re-converting a copy that was already converted once before.

How to use

  1. Add WAV filesDrop one or more WAV files on the page or click to browse.
  2. Choose optionsSet the MP3 options such as bitrate, quality or sample rate.
  3. Convert and downloadPress Convert, check the preview and download your MP3 files.

Frequently asked questions

Is my WAV file uploaded?
No. Everything is converted locally in your browser with ffmpeg.wasm, and your audio never leaves your device.
Can I convert several files at once?
Yes. Select multiple files and they are converted one after another, each with its own preview.
Why does the first conversion take longer?
The first run downloads the WebAssembly ffmpeg engine from a CDN. It is cached for later conversions.
Will I lose quality converting WAV to MP3?
Going to a lossy format re-encodes the audio and can add small artifacts. MP3 from a lossless source or at a high setting stays close to the original.
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