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MP4 to WAV Converter

Extract the audio track from any MP4 video as uncompressed WAV — perfect for importing into audio editors, DAWs, and production tools that require lossless input. The WAV output preserves the full decoded audio quality from your video.

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The WAV output contains the full decoded audio from the MP4's audio track (typically AAC). No additional compression is applied — you get the highest quality audio extraction possible.

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How to Convert MP4 to WAV

  1. 1

    Upload your MP4 video.

  2. 2

    Select WAV as the audio output.

  3. 3

    Click Convert and download the WAV audio.

MP4 vs WAV — Format Comparison

FeatureMP4WAV
Full NameMPEG-4 Part 14Waveform Audio File Format
TypeVideoAudio
CodecH.264 / H.265 / AV1PCM (uncompressed)
LosslessNoYes
Extension.mp4.wav
Best ForOnline video streamingProfessional music production and mastering

MP4 Strengths

  • Universal device and browser support
  • Excellent compression-to-quality ratio
  • Supports subtitles, chapters, and metadata

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 MP4 to WAV

  • Extracting audio for professional editing and mixing
  • Getting voiceover tracks from video recordings
  • Creating uncompressed audio samples from video sources
  • Preparing video audio for podcast post-production

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