Audio Tools
Free audio tools — convert, extract, compress, and inspect audio files in your browser.
Audio Tools
Convert, extract, compress, and inspect audio files — all in your browser.
MP3 Converter
Convert WAV, FLAC, M4A, and OGG audio files into MP3.
WAV Converter
Convert MP3, FLAC, M4A, OGG, and other audio files to uncompressed WAV.
Audio Extractor
Extract the audio track from MP4, MOV, AVI, and WEBM video files.
Audio Compressor
Shrink audio files by re-encoding them at a smaller bitrate.
Audio Metadata Viewer
Inspect duration, format, bitrate, sample rate, channels, and file size of an audio file.
Audio format comparison
A quick reference for the most common audio formats and where each one fits.
| Format | File size | Quality | Compression | Typical usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Small | Good | Lossy | Music, podcasts, streaming |
| WAV | Very large | Perfect | Uncompressed | Studio editing, mastering |
| FLAC | Medium-large | Perfect | Lossless | Hi-fi archives, audiophile libraries |
| M4A | Small | Very good | Lossy (AAC) | Apple devices, iTunes, voice memos |
| OGG | Small | Very good | Lossy (Vorbis) | Games, open-source apps, web audio |
Popular audio tasks
Jump straight to the most common workflows.
Convert WAV to MP3
Shrink large WAV files into shareable MP3s.
Open toolConvert FLAC to MP3
Turn lossless FLAC archives into portable MP3s.
Open toolExtract Audio from Video
Pull the audio track out of MP4, MOV, or WEBM files.
Open toolCompress Audio Files
Reduce file size with a custom bitrate.
Open toolView Audio Metadata
Inspect duration, bitrate, channels, and more.
Open toolConvert MP3 to WAV
Re-encode MP3s to uncompressed WAV for editing.
Open toolLearning center
Short, plain-English guides to audio formats, conversion, and compression.
What Is an Audio Converter?
Learn what an audio converter is, how it works, why you might need one, and how browser-based converters keep your files private.
Understanding Audio File Formats
A plain-English guide to the most common audio file formats — MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and OGG — and which one to use for which job.
MP3 vs WAV vs FLAC: Which Should You Use?
A side-by-side comparison of MP3, WAV, and FLAC — quality, file size, compatibility, and which format wins for streaming, editing, and archiving.
How Audio Compression Works
Learn how audio compression shrinks file size — the difference between lossless and lossy compression, how MP3 works, and how bitrate affects quality.
Lossless vs Lossy Audio: What's the Difference?
Lossless vs lossy audio explained — what each term means, how they sound different, and how to decide which one is right for your project.
Audio Bitrate Explained
What audio bitrate is, how it affects sound quality and file size, and how to pick the right one for music, podcasts, and voice.
Extracting Audio from Video
Pull a clean audio track out of any video file — what formats to choose, when to re-encode, and how to keep quality intact.
Audio Metadata Tags Explained
Title, artist, album, and beyond — how audio metadata tags work across MP3, FLAC, and other formats, and how to edit them safely.
Compressing Audio Files
Shrink audio file sizes for sharing or storage without obvious quality loss — bitrate, codec, and channel choices that matter.
The Complete Guide to Audio Tools
A pillar guide to audio tools — convert, compress, extract, inspect — and when to reach for each one.
About Audio Tools
Audio Tools is a free hub of browser-based audio tools. Convert between MP3 and WAV, pull the audio track out of a video, compress audio to a smaller bitrate, and inspect the technical details of any audio file — all from one consistent, no-signup interface. Every tool runs locally in your browser so your files never leave your device.