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Convert WAV to AAC

Convert WAV audio to AAC, choosing bitrate, channels and sample rate. You can also trim the track or adjust its volume.

Drop your files hereor (WAV and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert WAV to AAC

  1. Add your WAV files

    Drag one or more WAV files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose AAC and the options

    AAC is already selected: you can adjust bitrate, channels and volume, and trim the track.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to AAC”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. For music, 192 kbps is an excellent compromise; for speech, 64 kbps mono is enough.

WAV and AAC compared

Source format

WAV

Waveform Audio File Format

Uncompressed audio: every sample is stored as it is. It’s the working format of recording studios and editing software, perfect for editing but very heavy.

Best for
Audio editing, original recordings, maximum fidelity.
Limits
Huge files, awkward to send.
Compression
none (PCM)
Size
about 10 MB per minute at CD quality
Compatibility
universal
Extensions
.wav
Since
1991
All about the WAV format

Target format

AAC

Advanced Audio Coding (ADTS stream)

The successor to MP3, used by YouTube, Apple Music and digital broadcasting. An .aac file contains the “bare” audio stream, with no container.

Best for
Good-quality audio in light files.
Limits
Some programs prefer the same audio inside an M4A.
Compression
lossy
Typical bitrate
96-256 kbps
Compatibility
excellent
Extensions
.aac
Since
1997
All about the AAC format

Questions about WAV and AAC

Which browser do I need?

Audio and video use WebCodecs: they work in up-to-date Chrome, Edge, Opera and Samsung Internet, in Firefox 130+ and Safari 17+ (with a few limits on the formats they can create). If your browser can’t create the chosen format, we tell you before you start.

Are my WAV files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from WAV to AAC happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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