WAV to MP3

Shrink a WAV file to a small compressed audio file in your browser — free, no upload — free, fast and private.

Choose an audio file to begin.
Your result will appear here.

How to use WAV to MP3

  1. Choose a WAV file.
  2. Click Process Audio to compress it to WebM/Opus.
  3. Wait while it records through.
  4. Download the small audio file.

Honest limit: browsers cannot encode native MP3. This tool compresses your WAV to WebM/Opus audio instead — a small file with very similar quality that plays in all modern browsers and players. It is NOT a native .mp3 file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WAV to MP3 free?

Yes, it is 100% free with no sign-up. Your files and data stay in your browser.

Is the output a real MP3 file?

No — browsers cannot encode MP3. The output is WebM/Opus, a modern compressed format with similar quality and a small file size.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded.

How much smaller is the file?

Typically 80–90% smaller than the WAV.