WAV to MP3 converter

The WAV file format (also known as WAVE, Waveform audio format, or audio for windows) is a Microsoft and IBM audio file format standard used for storing audio data. It is a widely-recognized and powerful audio format widely used for CD-quality audio and professional music production. As an uncompressed audio file, it uses pulse code modulation (PCM) to digitally encode data. This results in a large file size compared to compressed formats like MP3 or AAC.

WAV files have several advantages over other file types. It is widely supported by most operating systems, audio applications and playback hardware. It offers lossless audio quality and maximum compatibility across multiple platforms. The majority of sampled audio libraries are stored in WAV format, making it the ideal format for music playback and production.

The MP3 audio file format is one of the most widely used and versatile formats for digital audio. It is a container format that combines various multimedia elements such as bit rate, sample rate, and stereo- or mono-mode encoding.

MP3 files are smaller in size compared to other audio file formats like WAV and AIF but are known for their excellent sound quality, even when compressed at a smaller size. Popular music player programs use the MP3 format and popular web browsers and devices such as iPods are also able to play them with ease.