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    Compress WAV online

    WAV is an uncompressed audio format: a simple adjustment can’t meaningfully shrink it without changing its structure, unlike MP3.

    Accepted source formats

    WAV

    How it works

    1

    Drop your WAV file: its size depends directly on its duration and sample rate.

    2

    The file is compressed losslessly where possible, with a smaller size reduction than an already-compressed format would allow.

    3

    Download the result, still in WAV format.

    Common mistakes

    • Using a source file of poor quality.
    • Publishing without checking the final result.
    • Confusing file size, dimensions and quality.
    • Overwriting the original file without keeping a copy.

    Pro tips

    • Always keep an original version.
    • Test several settings before downloading.
    • Use WebP for the web when possible.
    • Choose descriptive file names for SEO.

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    Prepare your files for the web, emails, professional documents or online sharing. Processing happens directly in your browser, fully private and with nothing to install.

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    Frequently asked questions

    WAV stores audio uncompressed: for a real space saving, you typically need to convert to a compressed format like MP3 or FLAC, not just compress it.

    Yes, the resulting file remains a standard WAV, readable in any audio editing or production software.

    The compression offered here aims to stay lossless where possible, unlike converting to a lossy format.
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