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WAV to M4A converter

Convert WAV to M4A for free, right in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

    Converted on your device · never uploaded · Free limits

    Where it runs
    On your device
    Free allowance
    Unlimited
    Typical time
    Usually under 5 seconds
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your WAV

    M4A is compressed, so the file becomes much smaller. At the default setting most listeners cannot hear a difference.

    This conversion runs inside your browser, so the file is never uploaded. Files over 400 MB are sent to our server instead, and deleted within 60 minutes.

    How to convert WAV to M4A

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the WAV file, or drop it onto the page. You can add several at once.
    2. Convert to M4A The conversion starts on your device straight away. Nothing is uploaded.
    3. Download Tap Download to save the result.

    What is a WAV file?

    Uncompressed audio, as used by studios and editing software. Perfect quality, but about ten times larger than MP3.

    Every media player and audio editor opens WAV.

    More about WAV files

    What is an M4A file?

    Apple's standard audio container, usually holding AAC audio. It sounds better than MP3 at the same size and is what iPhone voice memos and iTunes use.

    iPhone, Mac, Windows Media Player, VLC and Android play M4A.

    More about M4A files

    Questions

    Is converting WAV to M4A free?

    Yes, completely. This conversion runs on your device, so there is no daily limit and no sign-up. We never ask you to pay after you have converted.

    Is it safe to convert my WAV files here?

    Yes. The conversion happens inside your browser, and the file never leaves your phone or computer.

    How long does WAV to M4A take?

    Usually under 5 seconds. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert WAV to M4A on my iPhone or Android phone?

    Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.

    How do I open an M4A file?

    iPhone, Mac, Windows Media Player, VLC and Android play M4A.

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