Convert WAV to AAC
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Converting from WAV (Uncompressed) to AAC (lossy) will significantly reduce file size. Some audio quality will be lost, but the difference is often imperceptible at higher bitrates.
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.
Typical Use Cases
Pros
- • Lossless quality
- • Universal compatibility
- • No encoding artifacts
Cons
- • Very large file size
- • Not suitable for streaming
- • No native metadata support
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.
Typical Use Cases
Pros
- • Better quality than MP3
- • Efficient compression
- • Wide platform support
Cons
- • Patent encumbered
- • Less universal than MP3
- • Variable encoder quality