Convert AAC to WAV

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AAC vs WAV Format Comparison

Aspect	AAC (Source Format)	WAV (Target Format)
Format Overview	AAC Advanced Audio Coding AAC is a lossy digital audio compression format designed as the successor to MP3, offering better sound quality at similar bit rates. Widely used in streaming, digital music stores, and mobile devices. Lossy Compressed	WAV Waveform Audio File Format WAV is an uncompressed, lossless audio file format developed by Microsoft and IBM. It stores raw PCM data and is widely used for high‑quality recording and editing. Lossless Uncompressed
Technical Specifications	Sample Rates: 8kHz - 96kHz Bit Rate Modes: CBR, VBR Profiles: LC, HE, HEv2, LD, ELD Channels: mono (1), stereo (2), multichannel (up to 48) Extensions: .aac, .m4a, .mp4, .3gp	Sample Rates: 8kHz - 192kHz Bit Depths: 8, 16, 24, 32, 64-bit Encoding: Linear PCM Channels: mono (1), stereo (2), multichannel (up to 8) Extensions: .wav, .wave
Advantages	High audio quality at the same bitrates as MP3 Supports VBR Low computational complexity for decoding Wide support on modern devices	Lossless, uncompressed audio—no quality loss Broad support in editing and playback software Simple PCM structure—easy to process Ideal for professional recording and analysis
Disadvantages	Lossy compression—some audio data is permanently discarded Limited compatibility with older devices Commercial licensing may apply	Very large file sizes compared to compressed formats No built‑in compression or advanced metadata support Less efficient for distribution or streaming
Compatibility	Excellent: iOS, Spotify, YouTube, Modern Android devices Good: VLC, Windows Media Player, Modern browsers Limited: Older car stereos, Legacy audio equipment	Excellent: Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Most DAWs Good: Windows Media Player, VLC, QuickTime Player Limited: Web browsers (requires conversion)
Common Uses	Music streaming (Spotify, Apple Music) Digital downloads (iTunes Store) Podcasts and audiobooks Audio tracks for video files	Professional audio recording and editing Mastering and archiving uncompressed audio Sound design and post‑production Video production audio tracks

Why Convert AAC to WAV?

Converting AAC to WAV produces an uncompressed file that retains every nuance of the original recording. While AAC is optimized for storage efficiency, WAV provides maximum fidelity for editing, mastering, and archival.