MP4 to WAV · Free

Convert MP4 to WAV

Pull the audio out of your MP4 file and save it as WAV, right in your browser.

Free to startIn your browserUp to 500 MB
How it works

How to convert MP4 to WAV

1

Upload your MP4 file

Drag and drop the file, or click to browse. Files up to 500 MB are supported, and nothing is installed.

2

Confirm WAV as the output

WAV is already selected. Switch between MP3 and WAV if you change your mind.

3

Convert and download

We convert on our servers, usually in under a minute. Create a free account to download the WAV, or keep editing the file in REQO.

Why convert MP4 to WAV?

MP4 is the closest thing video has to a universal format: an MPEG-4 container that almost always holds H.264 video and AAC audio, which every browser, phone, TV and social platform can play without a plugin.

The practical problem: MP4 is already the safest format, so the usual reason to convert away from it is a specific destination that wants something else.

WAV solves that. Lossless, so repeated edits and exports never compound compression artefacts. The format audio editors, DAWs and mastering tools expect.

Pick WAV over MP3 when the audio is going into an editor, a DAW or a mastering chain. It is uncompressed, so nothing is thrown away in this step, but budget around 10 MB per minute of stereo audio.

MP4WAV
ContainerMPEG-4 Part 14RIFF / WAVE
Typical codecsH.264 video, AAC audioUncompressed PCM
Best forSharing anywhere, uploads, web embedsEditing, mastering, voiceover work
Plays onEvery phone, browser, TV and editorEvery desktop and audio tool; large for phones
File sizeSmall for the qualityAbout 10 MB per minute in stereo
FAQ

MP4 to WAV questions

Is the MP4 to WAV converter free?

Yes. Convert and preview the result for free, then create a free account to download it. There is no per-file charge and no watermark on the WAV itself beyond the free-plan badge.

Do I need to install any software?

No. The conversion runs on our servers and the whole flow happens in your browser, so it works the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone and Android.

Does converting MP4 to WAV reduce the quality?

The audio is decoded from the video and written as WAV. WAV is uncompressed, so this step adds no further loss. The picture is discarded entirely, which is why the file gets so much smaller.

How large a file can I convert?

Up to 500 MB per file. For anything bigger, trim or compress it first, both are free tools here.

Is my file kept private?

Your upload is processed and then held only as long as your project needs it. Nothing is published, indexed or shared unless you create a share link yourself.

Convert MP4 to WAV now

Free, in your browser, and the file stays open in a full video editor afterwards.