How to convert APE to WV
- Add your .APE file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WV file.
What to expect
- No audio quality is lost; both formats are lossless.
- File size stays roughly similar since both compress without discarding data.
- Both are niche lossless formats, so playback still depends on a compatible player.
Frequently asked questions
Is APE to WV lossless?
Yes. Both APE and WavPack are lossless codecs, so the audio is preserved bit-for-bit. This is a lossless-to-lossless transcode with no quality loss.
Why convert APE to WV?
WavPack is a free, open, actively maintained lossless codec with broader tooling than the proprietary APE. Both compress losslessly, so quality is unchanged.
Where does a WV file play?
WV plays in VLC and foobar2000, and via FFmpeg on Linux. Like APE, it is a specialist format rather than one every device supports.
Will the file size change?
Not much. Both are lossless codecs, so the WavPack file will be roughly comparable in size to the APE source.
