All Tools
[ audio bench ]
WAV to xHE-AAC - Online Audio Converter
Convert WAV to xHE-AAC online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert WAV to xHE-AAC
Drop WAV audio here or click to select
WAV
xHE-AAC (AAC (xHE))
About WAV to xHE-AAC
Convert WAV to xHE-AAC. WAV is Microsoft's RIFF container, usually holding 16-bit PCM. xHE-AAC unifies speech and music coding with loudness normalization. Needs a current decoder; fall back to AAC for older devices..
Why convert WAV to xHE-AAC?
- Smaller files with xHE-AAC lossy compression.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
WAV vs xHE-AAC
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | AAC (xHE) |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | xHE-AAC unifies speech and music coding with loudness normalization. |
When not to convert WAV to xHE-AAC
- Skip xHE-AAC 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 xHE-AAC shares.
Limits
Starting point: WAV - 16-bit PCM near 10 MB per minute. Files run about 10 MB per minute, so archive as FLAC. Needs a current decoder; fall back to AAC for older devices. Encode xHE-AAC (AAC (xHE)) 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.
Related conversions
FAQ
How do I convert WAV to xHE-AAC?
Drop your WAV file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as xHE-AAC instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for xHE-AAC?
The default codec for xHE-AAC is AAC (xHE). 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.