How to Convert MP3 to WAV Files in Linux

WAV files are a universal sound file that is playable by many different operating systems, including Linux. However, the de facto standard for music files is not WAV, but rather MP3, which is often much smaller than a typical WAV file, but due to compression issues also loses some sound. Fortunately, you can convert MP3 files to WAV files, even if you're using Linux.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Bash console access

Instructions

1. Open the Bash Shell Console in your Linux system.

2. Type "sudo apt-get install mpg321" into the console if you have Debian or Ubuntu linux. For CentOS, RHEL, or Fedora Linux users, type "yum install mps123" into the console. This installs the program that can convert MP3 files to WAV.

3. Type "mpg321 output.wav input.mp3," where "output.wave" is the path and name of the WAV file you want to create, and "input.mp3" the path and file of the MP3 file you want to convert. CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora Linux users should type "mpg123" instead of "mpg321."

Tips & Warnings

• Remember where your WAV file was created for retrieval later.

• Consider adding a shell script (See "References" below) to make conversion easier.

References

• Cyber Citi.biz: Convert MP3 file to WAV via Linux