WAV to MP3 route
WAV to MP3 Converter
Compress larger WAV masters into lighter MP3 files for review links, handoff packages, and faster distribution.
Runs locally in your browser
Privacy-firstUp to 100 MB per file · 3-file batch limit
How it works
Three steps. No friction.
Upload
Drop or paste any file — Device mode keeps it on your machine.
Pick a target
Choose a format (or a compress preset). Per-file controls if you need them.
Download
Grab a single file or zip the whole batch in one click.
Built for
Common use cases
Convert raw interview WAV files into portable review copies.
Queue music stems and set different bitrate targets per file.
Export lighter audio packages before upload or email delivery.
Shrink lossless audio for everyday delivery
WAV to MP3 Converter
The route keeps MP3 as the default target while preserving the ability to swap individual items to AAC, OGG, FLAC, or M4A.
Batch-friendly controls make it easy to balance bitrate and trim settings on a file-by-file basis.
Waveform Audio
About WAV (source)
Uncompressed PCM audio. Lossless and fast to edit, but ~10× the size of an equivalent MP3. Convert to MP3 / M4A for distribution.
MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3
About MP3 (target)
Lossy audio compressed by perceptual coding. The default for podcasts, voice memos, and music distribution — small files, universal playback.
Premium
Bigger files. Faster encoders. Lossless presets.
Up to 500 MB/file, 15-file batches and Cloud GPU queue. Cancel any time.
Upgrade to PremiumFAQ
Frequently asked
Yes. Converting WAV to MP3 is free. Device processing runs in your browser with no account needed; Cloud processing (better encoders, queue tracking) is also free with a quick signup. Shorty Premium unlocks larger file sizes and bigger batch limits for high-volume workflows.
Yes. Each uploaded file gets its own queue card with independent format, quality, and processing controls. You can convert the entire batch at once or start individual items in any order.
Available controls depend on the file type. Audio and video files expose bitrate and trim options. Image files include quality and resolution scaling. PDF conversions include page range and render quality settings where applicable.
Device processing runs conversions locally in your browser — ideal for quick jobs, privacy-sensitive files, and works without an account. Cloud processing queues the job on Shorty's servers and keeps outputs ready to download — free with a quick signup (no card). Premium lifts the file-size and batch caps on top of either mode.
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