What’s your best YouTube to WAV converter for PC?

Record youtube video as WAV on a PC. If you're looking to capture YouTube audio in pristine WAV format while enjoying a visual interface that doesn't require command-line expertise, OBS Studio offers a surprisingly powerful solution.  This method bridges the gap between simple screen recorders and complex audio workstations, providing a visual, real-time approach to audio capture that shows you exactly what you're recording.

1. Install OBS Studio from obsproject.com

2. Setup Audio Sources:

• Add Browser Source for YouTube
• OR Add Audio Output Capture → Select your system audio
• In Audio Mixer, click gear icon → Advanced Audio Properties
• Set monitoring to "Monitor and Output"

3. Configure Recording Settings:

• File → Settings → Output
• Set Output Mode to "Advanced"
• Recording tab → Type: "Standard"
• Recording Format: Choose "wav" or "flac" (lossless)
• Audio Bitrate: Set to 320 or "Lossless" if available

4. Record and convert youtube to wav:

• Start YouTube playback
• Click "Start Recording"
• Stop when finished
• File shows in specified folder

Unlike browser-based youtube to wav converters that recompress audio or command-line tools that operate invisibly, OBS lets you monitor levels, visualize audio waveforms, and ensure perfect recordings before you even hit stop—all while maintaining the lossless quality that WAV format promises.