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AVI to WAV Converter

Extract the audio from AVI videos as uncompressed WAV for editing and production. WAV output provides maximum compatibility with professional audio tools.

100% Private — Your files never leave your device

WAV extraction provides uncompressed PCM audio decoded from the AVI's audio track.

How to Convert AVI to WAV

  1. 1

    Upload your AVI file.

  2. 2

    Select WAV output.

  3. 3

    Click Convert and download.

AVI vs WAV — Format Comparison

FeatureAVIWAV
Full NameAudio Video InterleaveWaveform Audio File Format
TypeVideoAudio
CodecDivX / Xvid / H.264 / UncompressedPCM (uncompressed)
LosslessNoYes
Extension.avi.wav
Best ForLegacy video archivesProfessional music production and mastering

AVI Strengths

  • Wide compatibility with legacy systems
  • Simple file structure
  • Can contain uncompressed video for editing

WAV Strengths

  • Lossless audio quality — no data is lost
  • Industry standard for professional audio production
  • Universal support across all operating systems

Frequently Asked Questions

When to Convert AVI to WAV

  • Professional editing of audio from AVI sources
  • Extracting audio from legacy recordings
  • Preparing AVI audio for production workflows

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About Our AVI to WAV Converter

This converter uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly (WASM) to transform your AVI files into WAV format entirely inside your web browser. When you select a file for conversion, the processing happens locally on your device. Your file is never uploaded to any server, never transmitted over the internet, and never stored anywhere outside your own computer. This privacy-first architecture makes our tool safe for confidential and sensitive content — including legal recordings, medical files, financial presentations, personal media, and any other material you would not want on a third-party server.

The conversion process works by decoding the AVI input using FFmpeg's highly optimized decoders, then encoding the output in WAV format with carefully tuned settings that balance quality and file size. When possible, the tool uses stream copy mode to remux (rewrap) compatible streams without re-encoding, which preserves the original quality with zero generational loss. When re-encoding is necessary due to codec differences between the two formats, the converter uses high-quality encoding settings to minimize any visible or audible quality reduction.

Supported input formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM for video, with automatic detection of the codecs and parameters inside your source file. The output is optimized for maximum compatibility with modern devices and platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and all major web browsers.

Why browser-based conversion is safer: traditional online converters require you to upload your file to a remote server, where it is processed by third-party infrastructure and then made available for download. This workflow exposes your data to interception during upload, unauthorized access on the server, unclear data retention policies, and potential data breaches. Professionals in regulated industries such as healthcare (HIPAA), legal (attorney-client privilege), and finance (SOX, GDPR) often cannot use server-based converters without violating compliance requirements. Our WebAssembly-powered approach eliminates all of these risks by ensuring your data never leaves the browser sandbox on your own device.

The tool handles files up to 500 MB on desktop browsers and 200 MB on mobile devices. No account registration, no software installation, and no recurring subscription is required. Conversion typically completes in seconds for small files and a few minutes for larger ones, depending on your device's processing capabilities. Once the conversion is finished, you can download the result immediately and the source data is discarded from browser memory.