Convert AAC to WAV

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AACWAVQuality Note

Converting from AAC (lossy) to WAV (Uncompressed) will increase file size but will NOT improve audio quality. The quality lost during the original compression cannot be recovered.

About AAC

AAC

Advanced Audio Coding

AAC is a lossy audio codec designed as the successor to MP3. It provides better sound quality at similar bitrates and is widely used in streaming services.

Extension
.aac
Developed By
ISO/IEC
Released
1997
Compression
Lossy

Typical Use Cases

YouTubeStreaming servicesDigital broadcastingMobile devices

Pros

  • • Better quality than MP3
  • • Efficient compression
  • • Wide platform support

Cons

  • • Patent encumbered
  • • Less universal than MP3
  • • Variable encoder quality

About WAV

WAV

Waveform Audio File Format

WAV is an uncompressed audio format that preserves full audio quality. It is the standard format for professional audio editing and CD-quality audio.

Extension
.wav
Developed By
Microsoft & IBM
Released
1991
Compression
Uncompressed

Typical Use Cases

Professional audio editingMusic productionSound effectsArchival

Pros

  • • Lossless quality
  • • Universal compatibility
  • • No encoding artifacts

Cons

  • • Very large file size
  • • Not suitable for streaming
  • • No native metadata support