Compress WAV
Make WAV files smaller while keeping them as WAV.
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How to use WAV Compressor
- 1Add your files
Click “Choose Files”, drop them on the box, or paste a link.
- 2Adjust the options
Open Options to fine-tune the result.
- 3Download
Your file is ready in seconds and deleted from the server after 8 hours.
About WAV Compressor
Reduce the size of WAV files while keeping them in WAV format, which is useful when an app, phone system or device only accepts WAV. Lower the sample rate, switch to mono or use 8-bit audio to shrink the file. For the smallest possible files, convert to MP3 instead.
Frequently asked questions
Which settings shrink the file most?
Mono halves the size, and a lower sample rate such as 22 kHz or 16 kHz cuts it further. 8-bit makes it smaller again but adds noise.
What settings work for voice recordings?
16 kHz, mono, 16-bit is clear for speech and much smaller than CD quality.
Why is my WAV still large?
WAV doesn't use compression like MP3. If size matters most, use our MP3 Compressor.