Convert WAV to MP3

To convert WAV to MP3: add the .wav file below and click Convert. Your browser encodes a compact 192 kbps MP3 that downloads right away.

Drop your WAV file here

or browse your device

Your file is processed on your device and never uploaded anywhere.

    WAV files are large because they’re uncompressed. Converting to MP3 shrinks them dramatically for sharing, streaming, and portable players — with quality that sounds identical to most listeners. This runs in your browser.

    How do I convert WAV to MP3?

    1. Add your WAV file using the box above — drag and drop, or tap to browse.
    2. Press Convert to MP3. The file is processed right in your browser.
    3. Download your new MP3 file. Nothing is ever uploaded.

    Good to know

    • MP3 compression can shrink a WAV file by about 90% — a 50 MB WAV becomes roughly a 5 MB MP3 at 192 kbps.
    • This tool encodes at 192 kbps, a bitrate widely considered transparent (indistinguishable from the source) for casual listening.
    • MP3 is playable on essentially every device, app, and browser made in the last two decades.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert WAV to MP3?

    Add your WAV file above and click Convert. Your browser encodes an MP3 and downloads it automatically.

    What bitrate is the MP3?

    Files are encoded at 192 kbps, a good balance of small size and high quality for most listening.

    Is any audio uploaded to a server?

    No. Decoding and MP3 encoding both happen in your browser — your audio never leaves your device.

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    Last updated: 2026-08-30