Convert WAV to 16-bit

Upload a WAV file and convert it to 16-bit.

The distribution standard

16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV is the format CDs use and countless delivery specs still reference. This tool takes your higher-depth WAV and writes a standard 16-bit PCM file that any pressing plant, distributor, or legacy system accepts.

Size drops by a third versus 24-bit, and playback quality remains transparent: a 96 dB noise floor sits comfortably below anything audible at normal levels.

Frequently asked questions

When must audio be 16-bit?

CD manufacture always, plus many audiobook, broadcast, and platform specs. When a spec sheet says 16-bit PCM, this is the conversion it means.

Do I lose quality going from 24-bit to 16-bit?

Technically the quietest information is discarded; audibly the result is transparent for finished masters at normal playback levels.

Is my master uploaded anywhere?

No, the conversion happens entirely on your machine.

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