Browser FFmpeg recipe
Extract Audio as WAV Online with FFmpeg
Create a 44.1 kHz stereo WAV file from a video or audio source.
Command
Run this FFmpeg command
ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -vn -acodec pcm_s16le -ar 44100 -ac 2 audio.wavWhen to use it
- editing audio
- lossless workflows
- speech processing
How it works
- Upload the media file.
- Run the WAV extraction command.
- Download the generated WAV file.
Option reference
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
-vn | Drops the video stream. |
pcm_s16le | Writes standard 16-bit PCM WAV audio. |
-ar 44100 -ac 2 | Sets sample rate and stereo channels. |
Practical notes
- WAV files are much larger than MP3 or M4A.
- Use MP3 extraction when smaller output is more important than editing quality.
FAQ
Why choose WAV?
WAV is useful for editing because it avoids another lossy audio encode.
Can I make mono WAV?
Yes. Change -ac 2 to -ac 1.