How to Free Convert MP4 to WAV for Background Audio File

When you are talking about extracting audio file from MP4, you might take MP3 into consideration first.

MP3 is the lossy compressed video format, which provides a smaller size with a relatively high quality. MP3 is the most popular audio format. If you are converting MP4 to MP3 for the different devices, it is a safe choice. But for devices compatible with other audio formats, you can convert MP4 to WAV.

WAV is short for Waveform Audio File Format, which is defined by IBM and Microsoft. It is considered as the "first generation" format because of the format keep the digital copy of a file uncompressed. When you convert MP4 to WAV, the file size might be two or three times when we convert the same file to MP3. WAV format is also the standard audio format for audio CDs.

In this post, we will collect 2 free ways to help you convert MP4 to WAV.

How to Free Convert MP4 to WAV on computer

Aiseesoft Free Audio Converter is a program designed for convert one audio file to another or extract video to audio file. It is a professional program that can meet your requirements.

1Import MP4 file

The first step should be adding the MP4 files to the program. You can add several files in one time or a whole folder. The program also supports drag-and-drop to add the file to the program. You can add the file that is easy to you.

2Choose WAV format

Choose the WAV from the "Profile" drop-down list. There are some categories of audio file. You can find the "General Audio" and the "Lossless Audio" categories. You can also convert MP4 to OGG, FLAC, WMA, and more audio formats.

3Convert Audio file

Click the "Convert" button to convert MP4 to WAV. The program provides the fastest conversion speed, and you can convert MP4 to WAV with few seconds. Once the conversion completed, you can find the file in the destination folder easily.

How to free extract WAV from MP4 online

ZAMAR is another freeware that you do not need to download any software to your computer. It is the online service to help you convert a MP4 to WAV file.

Surely, the free online converting tool also have some disadvantages that you need to note:

1. You are not required to register, but you need to enter your email address to receive the converted WAV file.

2. Online converting program will not guarantee the privacy of your file.

3. The converting speed is limited depending on your Internet connection.

4. You cannot exceed your upload limit of 50 MB. Otherwise, you will need to upgrade and pay money.

OK, now, let's check the steps of making MP4 to WAV conversion on your computer.

1Go to https://www.zamzar.com/convert/mp4-to-wav/, click "Choose Files" to start to upload the files to this site.

You are allowed to drag and drop the files to this site directly.

2 Select "WAV" from the drop-down list of "Convert files to:" under "Audio Formats".

3Enter your email address and click "Convert" to start to upload, convert and send the converted WAV file to your email.

This post mainly talks about two free ways of converting MP4 to WAV online and on computer. Now you can watch the WAV files on your WAV player.