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File extension | .MP3 |
Category | Audio File |
Description | MP3 is the most popular audio file type based on MPEG-1 Layer III compression. Its lossy algorithm was developed in 1991. MP3 codes the sound almost with the same quality, as CD (16-bit stereo), providing compression in size 1 to 10 from the original WAF or AIFF tracks. The quality of MP3 seriously depends on the bitrate. It can be 128 - 256 kbps. Higher bitrates are also supported, but they seriously increase the file size. It is supported by all modern hard- and software players. |
Associated programs | RealOne WinAmp Windows Media Player iTunes |
Developed by | Fraunhofer Institute |
MIME type | audio/mpeg audio/MPA audio/mpa-robust |
Useful links | More detailed information on MP3 files |
File extension | .WAV |
Category | Audio File |
Description | WAV file extension is related to a digital audio format that is used for storing sound tracks with lossless quality. It allows saving audio data with different bitrates and frequencies. The standard configuration is 44,1 kHz, 16 bps, stereo. WAV files have much in common with AIFF files, but they are based on RIFF technology instead of AIFF. WAV files are mostly used on Windows platform, being supported by Windows Media Players and other programs. Most often codec is MS ADPCM. |
Associated programs | CyberLink PowerDirector Microsoft Windows Media Player Roxio Creator 2009 |
Developed by | Microsoft & IBM |
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The digital audio landscape offers a plethora of file formats, each with its unique properties and purposes. MP3 and WAV stand out as two dominant formats, but they serve different needs. MP3, being a lossy compression format, is renowned for its smaller file sizes, making it ideal for streaming and storage. WAV, on the other hand, is an uncompressed audio format, prized for its pristine sound quality, often used in professional audio settings.
Online conversion tools have risen in popularity due to their ease of use and accessibility. When choosing one:
Transitioning from MP3 to WAV is more than a mere change in file extension; it's a step towards audio clarity. Online converters simplify this process, ensuring that pristine audio quality is just a few clicks away.
Our tool converts an uploaded copy of your original file. The original file stays on your computer and is unaffected by the process. There is no risk of data loss by conversion.
Also, your data is safe with us. We delete all uploads from our servers after one hour. In other words, an hour after you upload your files, those files are purged from our servers forever. You don't need to worry about your content being stored on the server.