How to convert WV to WAV
- Add your .WV file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .WAV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .WAV file.
What to expect
- The WAV file will be notably larger - WavPack typically compresses audio to 40-60% of the uncompressed size, so expect the WAV to roughly double.
- If your
.wvwas created in WavPack hybrid mode, a matching.wvccorrection file may exist; keep both in the same folder when converting or the output will be a lossy decode rather than fully lossless. - WV tags (APEv2 or ID3) are not automatically carried into WAV metadata - re-tag the files after conversion if that matters.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting WV to WAV lose audio quality?
No - WavPack is lossless, so the WAV contains exactly the same PCM samples as the original recording.
Why is my WAV so much larger than the `.wv` file?
WavPack compresses audio to roughly half its uncompressed size; decoding reverses that, so the size increase is expected.
What is the `.wvc` file that came with my `.wv`?
WavPack hybrid mode stores a lossy
.wv plus an optional .wvc correction file; keep both in the same folder so the converter produces a fully lossless WAV.Can I convert to FLAC instead of WAV?
Yes - FLAC is also lossless, has no 4 GB file-size limit, and preserves tags reliably; FFmpeg and foobar2000 handle WV-to-FLAC just as easily.
Programs that convert WV: SUPER · Adobe Audition · Helium Music Manager · xrecode · All2MP3 for Mac · Adobe Audition for Mac · X Lossless Decoder (XLD)
