An audio file in an MPEG-4 container, usually compressed with AAC. iPhone voice memos and iTunes purchases use this format.
M4A to WAV Converter
Convert M4A files to WAV free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server. WAV keeps full quality with no further loss.
What changes in this conversion
- Converting to WAV stops any further quality loss, but it cannot restore audio detail already discarded by M4A. The file will usually get larger.
How to use
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Add your M4A file
Drag the M4A file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.
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Confirm WAV as the output
WAV is already selected as the output format on this page. You can pick the bitrate — higher keeps more of the sound, lower makes a smaller file.
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Run the conversion
Press the convert button. Audio decodes and re-encodes in your browser — a normal song finishes in a few seconds.
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Download the WAV file
When it finishes, download the WAV file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.
About these formats
Stores uncompressed, original-quality audio. There is no quality loss, but files are very large at roughly 10MB per minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting M4A to WAV really free?
Yes. M4A to WAV conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.
Are my M4A files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the M4A file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.
Does the WAV file get bigger than the M4A?
It can go either way. Both formats are lossless, so nothing is thrown away — the size difference comes from how each one packs the same data.
Is there a file size limit for M4A to WAV conversion?
The free plan handles files up to 200MB. Because processing happens on your own device, very large files depend on your computer's memory rather than a server quota.
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