Convert RAW to WAV

Free online Raw PCM Audio (RAW) to WAV converter. No sign-up required.

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Maximum file size: 50MB

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How to Convert RAW to WAV

1. Upload RAW File

Select your RAW file or drag and drop it into the upload area.

2. Convert to WAV

Click the Convert button and our system will process your file automatically.

3. Download WAV

Once conversion is complete, download your new WAV file instantly.

About RAW and WAV Formats

What is RAW?

A .raw audio file contains bare PCM samples with no header, so nothing in the file says what sample rate, bit depth or channel count it uses. WAV is essentially the same data with a header added.

Commonly used for:

  • Embedded systems and hardware recorders
  • Game and DSP development
  • Telephony and IVR prompts

What is WAV?

WAV was introduced by Microsoft and IBM in 1991 and stores audio as uncompressed PCM samples. CD-quality stereo WAV (16-bit, 44.1 kHz) uses about 10 MB per minute, and every audio editor, DAW and media player can open it.

  • Recording, editing and mixing in any DAW
  • Mastering and archiving at full quality
  • Broadcast, sampling and sound-design work
  • Maximum compatibility with hardware and software

Why convert RAW to WAV?

Without a header most players cannot play raw audio at all; wrapping it in WAV makes it playable everywhere.

If a converted file plays at the wrong speed or as noise, the raw data was recorded with different settings than assumed.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. RAW is uncompressed, so the WAV contains exactly the same audio, sample for sample.

RAW and WAV both store uncompressed audio, so the files will be almost exactly the same size.

Yes, it is completely free and no sign-up or software install is needed.

Files are uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, converted on our servers and deleted automatically, normally within an hour. We never share your files with third parties.

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