MP4 to WAV Converter
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Need help?How to Convert MP4 to WAV Online
- Upload Your MP4 Video: Click "+ Add Files" to select MP4 files from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
- Choose WAV Settings: Select sample rate (44.1kHz for music, 48kHz for video production) and bit depth (16-bit standard, 24-bit for professional) in Advanced Options.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your WAV audio file.
Why Convert MP4 to WAV?
Extract Uncompressed Audio for Editing
WAV is the standard format for audio editing in professional DAWs — Audacity, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Adobe Audition, Ableton Live. Extracting audio as WAV gives you an uncompressed file ready for editing without any additional compression artifacts.
Video Production Workflows
When pulling audio from video for use in another project, WAV preserves maximum quality. Standard practice: extract as WAV, edit, then export to your final format.
Lossless Audio Extraction
MP4 video typically contains AAC audio at 128-256kbps. Extracting to WAV decodes this to uncompressed PCM — no further quality loss from re-encoding. The WAV file contains the full decoded audio from the video.
Sample Rate Control
Set exact output specifications — 44.1kHz/16-bit for CD-standard music workflows, 48kHz/24-bit for video post-production — ensuring compatibility with your editing software.
Recommended Settings
| Use Case | Sample Rate | Bit Depth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music editing | 44.1kHz | 16-bit | CD standard, most DAWs |
| Video post-production | 48kHz | 16-bit or 24-bit | Industry standard for video |
| Podcast editing | 44.1kHz | 16-bit | Standard for spoken word |
| Broadcast | 48kHz | 24-bit | Professional broadcast standard |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does converting MP4 to WAV improve audio quality?
No. The audio quality is limited by the original MP4's audio track (usually AAC at 128-256kbps). Converting to WAV decodes the compressed audio to uncompressed PCM — it preserves what's there but can't add quality that wasn't in the source.
What sample rate should I use?
48kHz for video production workflows (industry standard). 44.1kHz for music and general audio editing. Going higher than the source MP4's sample rate provides no quality benefit.
Why are WAV files so much larger?
WAV is uncompressed. A 3-minute audio track is about 30MB as WAV vs 3-5MB as the AAC track inside the MP4. The tradeoff is universal editor compatibility and no further compression artifacts.
Can I extract audio from multiple videos at once?
Yes. Upload multiple MP4 files and extract audio from all of them as WAV with the same settings.
Is it free?
Yes. Completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no file count limits.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Works in any modern browser on all devices — no app installation required.