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Convert WAV to M4A

Convert WAV audios to M4A format, edit and optimize audios online and free.

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Waveform Audio File Format (.wav)

WAV, short for Waveform Audio File Format, is a standard audio file format developed by IBM and Microsoft in 1991. It is widely used for storing uncompressed audio data on Windows systems. WAV files are known for their high audio quality and large file sizes, making them suitable for professional audio editing and applications where audio fidelity is paramount. The format supports various bit depths and sampling rates, enabling versatile audio data manipulation. WAV files are often used in professional audio recording, editing, and mastering due to their ability to maintain audio integrity without compression artifacts.

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MPEG-4 Audio (.m4a)

M4A, an acronym for MPEG-4 Audio, is a file extension used to represent audio files encoded with Advanced Audio Codecs (AAC or ALAC) as part of the MPEG-4 format. Introduced by Apple in 2001, M4A was designed to improve upon the MP3 format by offering superior audio quality and smaller file sizes. Widely used in digital music distribution, M4A files are known for their efficient compression and lossless audio options, making them a preferred choice for music enthusiasts and professionals in the tech industry.

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How to convert WAV to M4A?

  1. Upload WAV File

    Start uploading a WAV audio by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your WAV file.

  2. Select WAV Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use WAV to M4A tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your M4A

    After the convert is complete, click on the Download button to get your M4A audio.

Convert WAV to M4A

Tools

WAV Trim

Trim & cut WAV and convert it to M4A.

M4A Channels

Convert WAV to M4A and set the output channels to Mono (1.0) or Stereo (2.0).

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change WAV format to M4A?

To change WAV format to M4A, upload your WAV file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your WAV file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted M4A file afterward.

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Convert WAV to M4A on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to WAV file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WAV_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WAV_INPUT_FILE --to m4a

Convert WAV to M4A on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to WAV file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WAV_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WAV_INPUT_FILE --to m4a

Convert WAV to M4A on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to WAV file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your WAV_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert WAV_INPUT_FILE --to m4a

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