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Turn an MP3 into an uncompressed WAV for your DAW or sampler.
Output WAV settings
Runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded, ready in seconds.
Why convert MP3 to WAV
- Samplers and hardware. Many samplers, drum machines and DJ controllers read WAV only.
- Editing without extra loss. Every MP3 save throws away more detail. Edit on WAV in your DAW and compress once at the very end.
- Submissions. Contests, labels and mastering engineers ask for WAV. Distributors want it too, MP3 is second best.
- Old software. Some editors and game engines still do not open MP3.
Will the WAV sound better than the MP3?
No. WAV stays full quality from here on, but the detail MP3's squeezing threw away is gone for good. The WAV sounds exactly like the MP3, just about seven times bigger. What you get is that nothing more gets lost when you edit and save. If you have the original recording, convert that instead.
Who takes WAV
| Platform | Takes it? | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| DistroKid | Yes | 16-bit 44.1 kHz WAV is the usual. Max 1 GB per track. |
| Spotify | Yes | WAV or FLAC, 44.1 kHz or higher. Send the best master you have, 24-bit if that is what you mixed at. |
| Apple Music | Yes | The deliverable is the 24-bit WAV or AIFF master, the highest resolution you have. Do not upsample a 16-bit file. |
| Bandcamp | Yes | At least 16-bit 44.1 kHz, stereo. No mono files. |
Each name links to the platform's own help page. Checked 2026-09-03.
What you get
- A WAV at 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz. About 10 MB per minute, 15 MB at 24-bit.
- Files up to 10 minutes, from your device only. A YouTube or TikTok link does not work, download the file first.
- Title, artist and cover art are not copied over.
- The file keeps its name plus what changed, like beat-128kbps-mono.wav.
MP3 to WAV FAQ
Why is the WAV so much bigger?
MP3 is about 1.4 MB per minute at 192 kbps. Uncompressed 16-bit stereo WAV is about 10 MB per minute, 24-bit about 15 MB. Big file size is the trade-off for a format every tool can open.
Can I convert a 48 kHz MP3?
Yes. The output is always 44.1 kHz, the browser converts the rate while it reads the file. For a 48 kHz WAV, import into your DAW and export from there.
Should I pick 16-bit or 24-bit?
16-bit is enough for a file that came from an MP3, and it is what CDs use. Pick 24-bit when your DAW session or sampler runs at 24-bit, so every file in the project matches.
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