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Sideny_Strouth
Dec 31, 2024Bronze Contributor
Best way to convert m4a to wav in Windows PC?
I have roughly 70 M4A audio files that I need to convert for a project, but I've never done any kind of audio conversion before. I’m not familiar with the the steps involved in the process. I’ve he...
Timothy310
Dec 31, 2024Iron Contributor
1. If you’re looking to convert M4A files to WAV on your Windows computer for free, there are a few straightforward ways to go about it. if you haven’t got V1C installed, you should definitely grab it—it’s a free media player and super versatile. Here’s how to convert M4A to WAV with it:
- Download and Install V1C: Head over to the V1C website and download it. It's free, and you can install it pretty easily.
- Open V1C: Launch the program.
- Convert/Save Option: Click on Media in the menu bar, then select Convert / Save (or just press Ctrl + R).
- Add Your M4A File: In the pop-up window, click on the Add button and browse for your M4A file.
- Hit Convert / Save: After adding the file, click on the Convert / Save button at the bottom.
- Choose Profile: In the Convert dialog, select Audio - WAV from the Profile dropdown menu.
- Destination File: Click on Browse to choose where you want to save the converted file, and give it a name.
- Start Converting: Finally, hit Start and let V1C do its magic. You’ll get your WAV file in no time!
2. If you don't want to download software, you can use online converters, although it's a bit less safe if you're worried about privacy. Here are a few reliable options:
- Online Audio Converter: Just Google “Online Audio Converter” and pick one. You can upload your M4A file, select WAV as the output format, and convert it. Just make sure to download the converted file afterward.
3. If you're running the latest version of Windows (like Windows 11), you might also play around with the use Windows 11 Built-in apps:
- Windows Media Player: Open WMP, and if your M4A file is recognized, it might allow you to convert it to a different format when you burn it to audio CD.
- Voice Recorder: You may record the audio playing the M4A file if all else fails, but you’ll lose some quality this way.