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Convert WV to MP3

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 18, 2026
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Is it possible to convert WV to MP3?
Yes - WV converts to MP3.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

The fastest route is the free converter above - upload your .wv file and download the .mp3 in seconds. On the command line, ffmpeg -i song.wv song.mp3 works on any platform. The key caveat: WV is lossless and MP3 is lossy, so some audio detail is permanently discarded - 320 kbit/s gives the best result.

Also to MP3: CAF · STS · OGA

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert WV to MP3?

WavPack is not recognized by most phones, car stereos, or portable media players, while .MP3 plays on virtually every device. The resulting file is also significantly smaller - a lossless WV album at 300-400 MB becomes roughly 150 MB at 320 kbit/s MP3. Converting makes it easy to share tracks or load a library onto hardware that does not support WavPack.

How to convert WV to MP3

foobar2000 FREE

Install foobar2000 with the LAME encoder, drag your .wv files into the playlist, and use Convert > Quick Convert to export MP3.

MediaCoder FREE

Add your .wv files, choose MP3 as the output format, and click Start to convert.

xrecode FREE

Drag .wv files into xrecode, set the output to MP3, and convert in one click.

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i song.wv song.mp3 - add -b:a 320k to set maximum bitrate.

Programs that convert WV

Helium Music Manager
MediaCoder
SUPER
xrecode

About these formats

.WV WavPack Audio

A WV file is audio compressed with WavPack, a free open-source codec that stores sound losslessly at roughly 40-60% of WAV size. Open it with VLC or foobar2000 on Windows, Cog or VLC on…

Open .WV details →
.MP3 MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer III

An MP3 file is a compressed audio recording - a song, podcast, audiobook, or ringtone. Almost every device plays it without extra software: double-click on Windows to open Media Player, on…

Open .MP3 details →

Quality & what to watch

  • WV is lossless and MP3 is lossy - the discarded audio data cannot be recovered; keep your original .wv files.
  • Bitrate affects quality: 320 kbit/s is recommended for music from a lossless source; 128 kbit/s can sound noticeably worse on complex audio.
  • If your .wv came with a matching .wvc correction file, keep both in the same folder before converting to use the full lossless signal.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting WV to MP3 reduce quality?
Yes - WavPack is lossless and MP3 is lossy, so some audio data is permanently removed. At 320 kbit/s the difference is very small; at 128 kbit/s it can be audible on music with complex treble.
What if I want a lossless but more compatible format?
Convert to FLAC instead - it is lossless with much wider hardware support. Run ffmpeg -i song.wv song.flac to do this in one step.
Do I need the `.wvc` file to convert?
No, a standalone .wv converts fine. If a .wvc is present, put both in the same folder so the encoder uses the complete lossless signal.
Can I batch-convert a whole folder of WV files?
Yes - select all files in foobar2000's playlist and use Convert to process them at once, or use FFmpeg's batch loop on the command line.