Convert WAV to M4B

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WAVM4BSize Reduction

Converting from WAV (Uncompressed) to M4B (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.

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

About M4B

M4B

MPEG-4 Audiobook

M4B is an audiobook format based on MPEG-4. It supports chapters, bookmarks, and is the standard format for iTunes and Audible audiobooks.

Extension
.m4b
Developed By
Apple Inc.
Released
2001
Compression
Lossy

Typical Use Cases

AudiobooksPodcasts with chaptersLong-form audio content

Pros

  • • Chapter support
  • • Bookmark support
  • • Good compression

Cons

  • • Limited to Apple ecosystem
  • • Not universal
  • • Requires specific players