EXTRACT WAV AUDIO

Convert Video to WAV Online

Extract a video's audio as WAV when you need an editing-friendly uncompressed PCM file rather than a smaller lossy format.

✓ PCM WAV output✓ 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz✓ Useful for editing

✓ No account required✓ Live progress✓ Automatic cleanup

Converter readyUp to 400 MB per request • 250 MB per file

250 MB per file400 MB per request45 min max video~30 min auto-delete

Drop video files here or click to browse from your device No files selected MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS + more

Convert to Recommended MP4 is recommended for broad video compatibility.

Output quality

Highlarger file Balancedrecommended Smallermore compression

Smart output: MP4Best overall compatibility for video playback and sharing.

Size depends on source

Audio & trim settingsFine-tune the output

Maximum resolutionNever intentionally upscales; server limit: 1080p. Audio bitrateUsed by compressed audio outputs and video audio tracks. Sample rate48 kHz is common for video production. Output filename

.mp4

Available for single-file conversion. Trim startOptional HH:MM:SS or seconds. Trim endLeave blank to convert to the end. Remove audioCreate silent video output.

✓ Format-aware settings✓ Live queue progress✓ Files expire after ~30 min

WHY USE THIS TOOL

Move video audio into an editing-friendly format

WAV is large, but it is simple and widely accepted by audio editors, transcription tools and production software.

PCM output

Create standard uncompressed audio for predictable editing workflows.

Choose sample rate

44.1 kHz suits general audio while 48 kHz is common in video work.

Trim first

Extract only the useful section when the full soundtrack is unnecessary.

HOW IT WORKS

How to convert video to WAV

1
Upload your video
Choose a supported source.
2
Choose sample rate
Select 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz.
3
Extract WAV
Download the resulting audio-only WAV file.

Good to know

WAV files are usually much larger than MP3 or AAC because uncompressed PCM prioritizes editing simplicity over storage efficiency.

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QUICK ANSWERS

Video to WAV Converter FAQ

Is WAV better than MP3?

It depends on the job. WAV is convenient for editing; MP3 is much smaller for listening and sharing.

Which sample rate should I use?

48 kHz is common for video production, while 44.1 kHz is common for general audio.

Does WAV restore lost quality?

No. Converting a lossy source to WAV does not recreate missing information.