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AzureMoon
Oct 23, 2025Silver Contributor
What’s your best YouTube to WAV converter for PC?
Hey guys, I’m trying to grab some high-quality audio from a few YouTube videos for a project, and I specifically need WAV files (not MP3). I’ve seen a bunch of sketchy “free” youtube to wav converte...
KennedyScott
Dec 25, 2025Iron Contributor
Using Internet Download Manager (IDM) to convert YouTube to WAV for free involves a workaround, since IDM itself doesn't have built-in audio conversion features. However, you can use IDM to download YouTube videos and then use a separate tool to extract and convert the audio to WAV format. Here's a general overview of how this trick works:
1. Download Video from YouTube with IDM:
- When you play a YouTube video in your browser, IDM can detect the video and offer you the option to download it directly.
- Choose the highest quality available for the best audio quality.
2. Save the Video File:
- IDM downloads the video in formats like MP4 or WebM, which contain both video and audio streams.
3. Extract Audio and Convert to WAV:
- Use a free video/audio converter tool (Like Aud0city, or FFmppeg) to:
- Open the downloaded video.
- Extract the audio track.
- Save or convert it directly to WAV format.
IDM is primarily a download manager, so the "trick" involves leveraging its download capabilities and then using free YouTube to WAV converter. This process is free but requires a few extra steps and tools. Always respect copyright laws when downloading content from YouTube.