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
UncompressedTypical 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
LossyTypical 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