AudioUtils

WAV to M4A on iPhone

Convert WAV to M4A on your iPhone. No app to download. Open your browser, drop your file, and convert. Done in seconds.

WAVM4A

Drop your WAV file here or click to browse

WAV (.wav) · Max 20 MB

Open AudioUtils in Safari on iOS. The converter works on iPhone 8 and newer. No App Store download needed. AudioUtils uses WebAssembly to run the conversion engine locally. Your audio stays on your device.

On iPhone, converted files save to your Files app. Tap the download link and choose where to save.

WAV is lossless. Converting to M4A reduces file size at the cost of some audio data. Use a high bitrate to minimize loss. The output is identical regardless of which device or browser you use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much smaller is M4A compared to WAV?

About 85-90% smaller. A 50MB WAV file becomes roughly 5-7MB as M4A at 256kbps AAC.

Is M4A or MP3 better for quality?

M4A (AAC) is better. At the same bitrate, AAC delivers noticeably superior audio quality compared to MP3.

Will my WAV metadata transfer?

Basic metadata (title, artist, album) transfers when available. M4A actually has better metadata support than WAV, including album art.

Can I use M4A in video editing?

Yes. M4A is the audio-only version of the MP4 container. Most video editors accept it directly.

About WAV

Uncompressed audio format. Perfect quality with no data loss. Standard for music production and professional audio work.

About M4A

Apple's preferred audio format. Better quality than MP3 at same bitrate. Default for iTunes and Apple devices.