How to convert WAV to M4R
- Add your .WAV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .M4R in a few seconds.
- Download your new .M4R file.
What to expect
- Lossy encode: the WAV is compressed to AAC inside the ringtone container, permanently reducing quality, though it is hard to notice in a brief tone.
- M4R is a special-purpose ringtone format, not a general playback format, so it is best reserved for alert and ringtone use.
- WAV tags and markers do not carry into the ringtone file.
Frequently asked questions
Is the m4r file the same quality as the WAV?
No. M4R is an Apple ringtone format that carries AAC audio, which is lossy, so the uncompressed WAV is re-encoded and some data is discarded. For a short ringtone this loss is generally inaudible.
Why convert WAV to M4R?
M4R is Apple's iPhone ringtone format, so converting lets a sound be used as an iPhone ringtone or alert tone rather than a general audio file.
Where does an M4R file work?
M4R is intended for iPhone ringtones and is added to a device through Apple's sync tools. It is essentially AAC audio in an MP4-style container, so media players that support AAC can also play the sound.
Should a whole song be converted to M4R?
Ringtones are meant to be short clips, so it is normal to trim the WAV to just the portion you want before converting rather than using a full-length track.
Programs that convert WAV: Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker for Mac
