How to Turn MP3 to WAV

MP3s occasionally need to be converted.

The Moving Picture Experts Group's MP3 audio container format remains the most commonly found sound file online and on most users PCs. MP3s contain highly compressed audio, resulting in small file sizes perfectly suited for online sharing. While MP3s work well in most audio programs, it's occasionally necessary to convert to another format, such as the WAV, which is often required during the audio recording process. Luckily, many free online tools can perform this service for you at no cost.

Instructions

Media-convert.com

1. Load media-convert in any Web browser (see Resources). Click "Choose File" and track down the MP3 you wish to convert. Media-convert cuts off upload size at 200MB.

2. Pick "MP3" as your input audio format and then pick "WAV" for your output container in the drop-down menus.

3. Click "OK" to convert to the WAV container. Once the conversion concludes, click the download link to snag your new file.

Mediaconverter.org

1. Access mediaconverter.org in any browser (Resource 2).

2. Click the "Upload a file" button and track down the MP3 file. Afterwards, select "WAV" for your output container. Mediaconverter limits upload size to 100MB.

3. Click "Start" to create the WAV file. After the conversion finishes, click the download link to grab your song.

Zamzar.com

1. Access Zamzar.com in a Web browser.

2. Click "Choose File" and find the MP3 file you wish to convert. Then, select "WAV" for your target container. Free users of Zamzar only upload files up to 100MB in size.

3. Enter your email address and click "Convert." You'll be sent an email housing your song inside of a download link.

References

• Fileinfo: MP3
• MPEG: Moving Picture Experts Group
• Fileinfo: WAV

Resources

• Media-convert: Generate WAVs
• Mediaconverter: Convert MP3s
• Zamzar: Free song converter