PCM to WAV - Online Audio Converter

Convert PCM to WAV online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.

Convert PCM to WAV

[+] Drop PCM audio here or click to select PCM

Output format

WAV (PCM 16-bit)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Sample Rate[i]

Channels[i]

About PCM to WAV

Convert PCM to WAV. PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC..

Why convert PCM to WAV?

Larger files than lossy shares with WAV uncompressed quality.
Keep quality where supported.
Private, no upload - runs in your browser.

PCM vs WAV

Codec	PCM 16-bit	PCM 16-bit
Compression	uncompressed	uncompressed
Sample behavior	Full quality kept	Full quality kept
Typical use	PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers.	WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM.

When not to convert PCM to WAV

Skip WAV for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending PCM files.
Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive PCM before batch WAV shares.

Limits

Starting point: PCM - PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. Sample rate and width must be set by hand since headers carry none. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. Encode WAV (PCM 16-bit) from PCM at 256k for music or 128k for speech, starting from the master.

How conversion works

Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.

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FAQ

How do I convert PCM to WAV?

Drop your PCM file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as WAV instantly. All processing runs in your browser.

What codec is used for WAV?

The default codec for WAV is PCM 16-bit. You can change audio parameters in Advanced mode.

How do you store my files?

We do not store any processed audio. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.