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How to Change MP3 to WAV Format

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Convert MP3 files to WAV format.

An MP3 audio file contains MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) layer 3 compression. MP3 formats remain one of the most common audio file formats and take up less space than WAV or AIF files. However, you might want to convert an MP3 file to WAV format for slightly higher audio quality or to play the song on a particular media player. You can convert MP3 files to WAV format directly in iTunes, or using online file converters or file conversion software.

Things You'll Need

  • Online file converter
  • File conversion software
  • iTunes
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Instructions

  1. Media Convert

    • 1

      Go to the Media-Convert website in the Resource section to find the free online file converter.

    • 2

      Click "Choose File" and find the MP3 file on your computer that you want to convert. Click "Open."

    • 3

      Select "MPEG - 1/2 Audio Layer 3 (.mp3)" in the "Input Format" menu.

    • 4

      Select "Wave form audio format (.wav)" in the "Output Format" menu.

    • 5

      Agree to the site's terms and conditions and click "OK" to convert the file.

    OJOsoft MP3 to WAV Converter

    • 6

      Go to the OJOsoft website in the Resource section to download a free limited trial of the MP3 to WAV Converter. Install the software and open the program.

    • 7

      Click "Browse" and find the MP3 file or files on your computer that you want to convert, and click "Open." The program allows you to convert more than one file at once.

    • 8

      Select "MP3 to WAV" from the output format options at the top of the window.

    • 9

      Click "Convert" to begin converting the files.

    In iTunes

    • 10

      Open iTunes and go to the "iTunes" menu at the top of the screen. Select "Preferences."

    • 11

      Click "Import Options" and then select "WAV Encoder" in the "Import Using" menu.

    • 12

      Find the MP3 song you want to convert to WAV and highlight it.

    • 13

      Go to the "Advanced" menu at the top of the screen and select "Create WAV version." The new version will appear in your music library.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure software is compatible with your computer before you download it.

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