Convert a WAV File to MP3
WAV files are uncompressed, so they take up far more space than they need to for sharing or storage. This converter takes an uploaded WAV file and turns it into a standard MP3 that plays on any phone, laptop, or music app.
Upload the file, wait for the conversion, and download the MP3. There is no software to install and nothing to configure first.
What you get:
- An MP3 file converted from your WAV upload
- A file that plays on iPhone, Android, desktop, and in car audio systems
- A free account (Yes, free (no card)), and no watermark on any recording or export
- A free online tool that converts files up to 2 GB
How to Convert WAV to MP3
- Upload the WAV file: Drop it in from your computer, phone, or tablet, or paste a link to a hosted file.
- Let it convert: The converter processes the audio and produces an MP3 version automatically.
- Download the MP3: Save it to your device, or keep it in your ScreenApp account to share a link instead of the file itself.
The output keeps the original recording’s audio; the converter does not add effects or change the content, only the format and file size.
WAV to MP3 Converter vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | CloudConvert | FreeConvert | Convertio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan limit | 2 GB per file in the free online tool | 10 conversions a day, up to 1 GB | 20 minutes a day, up to 1 GB | Not stated, up to 1 GB |
| Paid plan | $19 a month annual | pay-as-you-go conversion credits, no flat monthly plan shown | $12.99 a month (Basic) | $6.99 a month annual (Lite) |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: ScreenApp pricing, cloudconvert.com/pricing, freeconvert.com/pricing, freeconvert.com/webm-to-mp4, convertio.co, convertio.co/pricing/
- vs CloudConvert: CloudConvert’s free tier gives 10 conversion credits a day and caps files at 1 GB, then moves to pay-as-you-go credits with no flat monthly price shown. ScreenApp’s free online tool converts files up to 2 GB.
- vs FreeConvert: FreeConvert’s free tier is capped at 20 minutes of conversion a day and 1 GB per file, and its Basic plan is $12.99 a month.
- vs Convertio: Convertio’s site does not state a daily free-tier limit, only a 1 GB file size cap. Its Lite plan is $6.99 a month billed annually.
Who Converts WAV to MP3
Podcast creators record in WAV for editing, then convert the finished episode to MP3 because that is what Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most hosting platforms expect.
Musicians and audio engineers export studio mixes as WAV, then convert a copy to MP3 to send to a client or collaborator who does not need the uncompressed file.
Students and educators convert WAV lecture recordings and voice notes to MP3 so the files take up less space on a phone or laptop.
Voice actors and narrators deliver client work as MP3, which fits inside email attachment limits and standard delivery specs, even when the source recording is WAV.
Field recorders and journalists convert WAV interviews and field audio to MP3 to free up space on a recorder and make the files easier to move for transcription or editing.
