# WAV to AAC Converter Convert WAV audio to AAC with bitrate, resampling, and channel options > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/wav-to-aac - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** wav, aac, audio, converter ## Overview The WAV to AAC Converter is a streamlined utility designed to transform high-quality, uncompressed WAV audio files into the efficient, widely compatible AAC format while maintaining precise control over audio parameters. ## Inputs - **Audio File** (file): Select the source audio file - **Bitrate (kbps)** (select): Choose target bitrate for output - **Sample Rate** (select): Output sample rate - **Audio Channels** (select): Select output channel count - **Keep Metadata (when available)** (checkbox): Preserve title/artist tags when possible ## When to use - Reducing the file size of large WAV recordings for easier sharing or storage. - Preparing audio tracks for compatibility with mobile devices and streaming platforms. - Optimizing audio quality by adjusting bitrates and sample rates for specific playback requirements. ## How it works - Upload your source WAV file using the file selector. - Adjust the output settings, including bitrate, sample rate, and channel configuration, to suit your needs. - Click the convert button to process the file and download your new AAC audio. ## Use cases - Compressing studio-recorded WAV stems for quick email delivery to collaborators. - Converting high-resolution archive audio into mobile-friendly formats for personal listening. - Standardizing audio assets for web projects by setting specific sample rates and channel counts. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the maximum file size I can upload? You can upload WAV files up to 80 MB in size. ### Does this tool support batch conversion? No, this tool is designed to process one audio file at a time. ### Can I keep my original audio metadata? Yes, the tool includes an option to preserve title and artist tags during the conversion process. ### What bitrates are available for the AAC output? You can choose from 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, or 320 kbps. ### Will I lose audio quality during conversion? AAC is a lossy format, but by selecting a higher bitrate like 256 or 320 kbps, you can achieve high-fidelity results that are nearly indistinguishable from the source. ## Related tools - [Batch Audio Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-batch-converter): Convert multiple audio files between different formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, Opus with quality settings and batch processing - [Audio Codec Swap](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-codec-swap): Change the codec of an audio file within a chosen output format - [Audio Format Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-converter): Convert audio files between different formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG with quality settings and volume adjustment - [Batch WAV Audio Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/batch-wav-converter): Convert multiple WAV files to OGG, AAC, M4A, and OPUS formats with quality settings, bitrate control, and batch processing - [Video Audio Extract Enhanced](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-audio-extract-enhanced): Extract audio from video files with advanced options - multiple formats, quality settings, and audio enhancement - [WAV Compress](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/wav-compress): Compress a WAV file by converting to MP3, AAC, OGG, or Opus - [WAV to M4A Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/wav-to-m4a): Convert WAV audio to M4A (AAC) with bitrate, resampling, and channel options - [Audio Cutter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-cutter): Cut and extract audio clips from audio files with precise time selection ## Samples - [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music - [Copyright-Free AAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/aac-samples): High-quality AAC encoded audio samples for testing and development, featuring nature sounds and meditation music with excellent compression - [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio - [Speech Learning & Safety Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/audio-learning-safety-samples): Deterministic synthetic WAV inputs for pronunciation comparison, dictation preflight, alert degradation, and voice privacy tools. ## Related content - [Make Legacy Voice and Audio Files Playable Again](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/voice-codec-pcm-compatibility): Diagnose codec, container, sample-rate, bit-depth, and channel mismatches, then choose a bounded conversion path for a target player or processing chain.