WAV to M4A Converter

Convert WAV files to M4A free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server. M4A compresses further, so the file gets noticeably smaller.

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Drop files or click to select
WAV → M4A

What changes in this conversion

  • The audio is decoded and re-encoded into M4A. Playback length and channel layout stay the same; the difference is the codec and the resulting file size.

How to use

  1. Add your WAV file

    Drag the WAV file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.

  2. Confirm M4A as the output

    M4A 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.

  3. Run the conversion

    Press the convert button. Audio decodes and re-encodes in your browser — a normal song finishes in a few seconds.

  4. Download the M4A file

    When it finishes, download the M4A file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.

About these formats

WAV WAV Audio

Stores uncompressed, original-quality audio. There is no quality loss, but files are very large at roughly 10MB per minute.

Commonly used for Music production, master recordings, audio editing

WAV File format reference

M4A M4A Audio

An audio file in an MPEG-4 container, usually compressed with AAC. iPhone voice memos and iTunes purchases use this format.

Commonly used for iPhone voice memos, Apple ecosystem audio

M4A File format reference

Frequently asked questions

Is converting WAV to M4A really free?

Yes. WAV to M4A conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.

Are my WAV files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the WAV file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.

Does converting WAV to M4A reduce quality?

M4A uses lossy compression, so some detail is discarded. At high quality settings the difference is usually invisible, and the file becomes far smaller.

Is there a file size limit for WAV to M4A 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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What each file format is, what it is used for, and which formats it can be converted to.

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