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Video to WAV Converter

Extract audio from video and convert to WAV (PCM) with optional resampling and channel selection

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: video/mp4, video/quicktime, video/x-matroska, video/x-msvideo, video/webm, video/x-flv, video/mp2t, video/mpeg, video/x-ms-wmv

Select the source video file

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, select, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Video to WAV Converter allows you to quickly extract high-quality audio from video files and save it in the uncompressed WAV (PCM) format. This tool provides precise control over output settings, including sample rate and channel configuration, ensuring your audio is ready for professional editing or archival.

When to Use

  • •When you need to extract high-fidelity audio from a video file for professional sound editing.
  • •When you require an uncompressed audio format like WAV for compatibility with legacy audio software.
  • •When you need to downmix multi-channel video audio into a standard mono or stereo format.

How It Works

  • •Upload your video file using the file selector.
  • •Select your preferred sample rate (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) and channel output (Mono or Stereo).
  • •Toggle the metadata option if you wish to preserve existing file tags.
  • •Click the convert button to process the file and download your new WAV audio.

Use Cases

Extracting dialogue from video interviews for transcription services.
Converting video soundtracks into high-quality audio files for music production.
Standardizing audio sample rates for broadcast or podcasting requirements.

Examples

1. Extracting Podcast Audio

Podcast Producer
Background
A producer has a recorded video interview that needs to be converted into a high-quality audio file for a podcast episode.
Problem
The video file is too large and contains unnecessary visual data, making it difficult to import into audio-only editing software.
How to Use
Upload the video file, select 48 kHz for broadcast quality, and choose Stereo output.
Example Config
sampleRate: 48000, channels: 2
Outcome
A clean, high-fidelity WAV file ready for immediate integration into the podcast editing timeline.

2. Creating Mono Voice Samples

Sound Designer
Background
A sound designer needs to isolate a voiceover from a video clip to use as a sample in a music project.
Problem
The original video audio is in stereo, but the project requires a mono file to save space and maintain focus.
How to Use
Upload the video, select the Mono channel option, and process the file.
Example Config
channels: 1
Outcome
A compact, mono WAV file that is perfectly suited for sampling and sound design workflows.

Try with Samples

audio, video, file
Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
title token video
video
Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
title token video
video
Video VP9 Samples
Sample video files encoded in VP9 format
title token video
video
Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
title token video
video

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FAQ

What audio formats can I convert to WAV?

You can convert common video formats including MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI, WebM, FLV, and WMV.

Does this tool compress the audio?

No, the tool extracts the audio stream and converts it to WAV (PCM), which is an uncompressed, lossless format.

Can I change the audio channels?

Yes, you can choose to keep the original channel configuration or force the output to Mono or Stereo.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 100 MB.

Will I lose audio quality during conversion?

Since WAV is a lossless format, the audio quality remains as high as the source stream allows.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-to-wav

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
audioFile file (Upload required) Yes Select the source video file
sampleRate select No -
channels select No -
keepMetadata checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-to-wav to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-to-wav": {
      "name": "video-to-wav",
      "description": "Extract audio from video and convert to WAV (PCM) with optional resampling and channel selection",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-to-wav",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]