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WAV to Opus - Online Audio Converter
Convert WAV to Opus online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert WAV to Opus
Drop WAV audio here or click to select
WAV
Opus (Opus)
About WAV to Opus
Convert WAV to Opus. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. Opus adapts from 6 kbps speech to 510 kbps music with low latency. CD-era hardware may not decode it; use MP3 for legacy players..
Why convert WAV to Opus?
- Smaller files with Opus lossy compression.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
WAV vs Opus
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | Opus |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | uncompressed | lossy |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Quality set by bitrate |
| Typical use | WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. | Opus adapts from 6 kbps speech to 510 kbps music with low latency. |
When not to convert WAV to Opus
- Skip Opus for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the WAV original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive WAV before batch Opus shares.
Limits
Starting point: WAV - 16-bit PCM near 10 MB per minute. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. CD-era hardware may not decode it; use MP3 for legacy players. Encode Opus (Opus) 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 Opus?
Drop your WAV file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as Opus instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for Opus?
The default codec for Opus is Opus. 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.