How to convert WAV to M4A?
You can convert WAV to M4A with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose WAV files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your WAVs.
You can also click to select WAV files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a WAV file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with WAV files to M4A is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on M4A from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's M4A or something else.
- Download your M4A files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted M4A files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each M4A.
On desktop platforms, you can download the M4A files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the M4As with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .wav |
|---|---|
| Category | Audio file formats |
| Developed by | IBM, Microsoft |
| Mime type | audio/wav |
Format description
WAV files are used for storing uncompressed audio. The WAVE format contains the waveform data for the audio track. A major difference between WAV and MP3 is that WAV files do not have compression applied, meaning that the quality is uncompromised. MP3 files use compression. As a result, WAV files are larger in size than MP3 files.To free up space on your device, you can convert WAV files to MP3s. The slight loss in quality should not be noticeable in most cases.
| File extension | .m4a |
|---|---|
| Category | Audio file formats |
| Developed by | Apple |
| Mime type | audio/m4a |
Format description
M4A files store audio using the AAC codec. M4A stands for MPEG-4 Audio. It is very similar to MP4 with the difference being the lack of a video/subtitle track in the file.Common questions about converting WAV to M4A
Can I convert WAV to M4A in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple WAVs to M4As simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing WAVs to convert to M4A.
Pasting WAV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting WAV files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a WAV file to M4A, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big WAVs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert WAV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert WAV files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting WAVs to M4A safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your WAV files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your WAVs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert WAV to M4A?
For most audio files, the wait is usually around a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger audio files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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