How to Convert MP3 to WAV
By Convert on Dec 15, 2010 with Comments 0
MP3 is a short form of MPEG Layer-1 (Moving Pictures Experts Group). It is a compressed audio format standard, which is used for smaller file sizes with almost undeterred audio quality to PCM WAV format (a format found on all standard music CDs). Due it its convenient operations and practicality, MP3 is quite common among the masses.
WAV is comparatively bigger files with an average size of 50MB and MP3 compresses WAV audio files to extremely smaller size than original. Due to its larger size, it is always difficult to send WAV files through email or offer it for download.
The process of converting WAV files into MP3 files involve encoding as WAV files are made smaller. However, the process involve in converting MP3 files to WAV is called decoding. Converting from MP3 to WAV format does not improve the quality of the music nor does it affect the size of the file much. For editing sound files, WAV format is essential.
Types of MP3 to WAV Converters
Some of the popular MP3 to WAV Converters are:
- MP3-2-WAV Converter
- MP3 WAV Converter
- Mp3&WAV Converter
- FreeRIP
You need the following items:
- PC with Internet access
- MP3 to WAV converter
- Hard disk space/memory
- MP3 files
Steps
- Download the converter of your choice and install it on your computer.
- Make a separate folder for MP3 files.
- Make a list of the MP3 files which you want to convert to WAV format.
- Carefully follow the direction in the converter dialog box. Directions may vary from converter to converter.
- Click the ‘Start’ or ‘Convert’ button to start the conversion process. Save the converted files in an output folder.
Tips & Warning
- Never click on the option ‘delete the source files’ unless you are sure that the conversion process is complete. You can delete the files later after the conversion process.
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