How to Convert MP3 to WAV on Linux

There are many ways to convert audio files in Linux. Many of them involve entering long command line strings that may be difficult for new users. Audacity is a free and open source application that makes editing and converting audio files a snap. With its graphical interface, it can be used for both basic and advanced audio editing. With it you can convert an MP3 to a WAV file in just a few simple clicks.

Things You'll Need

• Audacity

Instructions

1. 

   Install Audacity. You can find it in most distribution repositories, or you can download from the Audacity website.

2. Click "File" and "Open" in the main menu.

3. 

   Browse to the file you wish to convert. Click on it and then click "Open."

4. 

   Click "File" and "Export."

5. 

   Edit any changes you want to make to the Metadata. You should change the "File type" from MPG/3 to WAV.

6. Click "OK."

7. 

   Find WAV (Microsoft) signed 16-bit PCM in the file type drop-down menu.

8. Click "Save" to finish.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make any edits you want to the file with some of Audacity's advanced features before and after you have changed the file format.

• MP3 file formats are highly compressed. The file size will increase significantly when you convert it to WAV. An 8.3MB MP3 (a 6-minute song) converts to a 62.2MB WAV.

References

• Download Audacity
• Audacity documentation