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WAV to MIDI - Online Audio Converter
Convert WAV to MIDI online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert WAV to MIDI
Drop WAV audio here or click to select
WAV
MIDI (MIDI)
About WAV to MIDI
Convert WAV to MIDI. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. MIDI packages note events for synths and notation tools. No audio is stored, so playback varies by synth..
Why convert WAV to MIDI?
- Tiny files with MIDI note events (no audio samples).
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
WAV vs MIDI
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | MIDI |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | uncompressed | sequence |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Note events - no audio samples |
| Typical use | WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. | MIDI packages note events for synths and notation tools. |
When not to convert WAV to MIDI
- Skip MIDI for recorded sound: it stores note events, not audio, so keep the WAV recording.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive WAV before batch MIDI shares.
Limits
Starting point: WAV - 16-bit PCM near 10 MB per minute. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. No audio is stored, so playback varies by synth. Encode MIDI (MIDI) from WAV 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 WAV to MIDI?
Drop your WAV file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as MIDI instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for MIDI?
The default codec for MIDI is MIDI. 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.