WAV to PCM - Online Audio Converter

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

Convert WAV to PCM

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

Output format

PCM (PCM 16-bit)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Sample Rate[i]

Channels[i]

About WAV to PCM

Convert WAV to PCM. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit 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..

Why convert WAV to PCM?

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

WAV vs PCM

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

When not to convert WAV to PCM

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

Limits

Starting point: WAV - 16-bit PCM near 10 MB per minute. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. Sample rate and width must be set by hand since headers carry none. Encode PCM (PCM 16-bit) 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 PCM?

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

What codec is used for PCM?

The default codec for PCM 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.