How to use the OPUS to WAV converter
- Choose your OPUS file or drop it on the box.
- No quality setting needed: WAV is uncompressed.
- Click "Convert to WAV". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your WAV and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert OPUS to WAV?
Opus voice notes and recordings need to be WAV for most transcription tools, editors and older software.
- OPUS: not supported by many older players and car stereos.
- WAV: no quality loss.
- WAV: accepted by every audio editor.
WAV is uncompressed, so the file will be much larger than the Opus original.
OPUS vs WAV
| OPUS | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Opus Interactive Audio Codec | Waveform Audio File Format |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Created by | the IETF (Xiph.Org and others) (2012) | Microsoft and IBM (1991) |
| Compression | Lossy | Uncompressed |
| Codec | Opus | PCM |
| Best for | Voice notes, calls, YouTube audio and podcasts | Recording, editing, sound effects and mastering |
| Plays on | Android, Chrome, Firefox and VLC; some car stereos and older Apple apps cannot play .opus files | Every computer and audio editor, most phones and browsers |
Does converting OPUS to WAV lose quality?
WAV is uncompressed, so nothing further is lost. It cannot restore detail the OPUS already lacks, though, so the file gets bigger without sounding better.
How long does it take?
A few seconds for a song, and under a minute for an hour-long recording on most computers.
What is an OPUS file?
Opus is a modern open codec that beats MP3 and AAC at every bitrate, especially for speech. WhatsApp voice notes, Discord, Zoom and YouTube all use Opus.
What is a WAV file?
WAV usually stores raw, uncompressed PCM audio, the same data as an audio CD. Quality is perfect but files are large: about 10 MB per minute of CD-quality stereo.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the OPUS to WAV converter cost?
Nothing. It is free with no registration, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
Do you keep a copy of my files?
We never receive them. All processing happens on your device, so there is nothing for us to store or delete.
Will the WAV sound as good as the OPUS?
WAV is uncompressed, so nothing further is lost. It cannot restore detail the OPUS already lacks, though, so the file gets bigger without sounding better.
Can I convert WAV back to OPUS?
Yes, use the OPUS Converter and choose OPUS as the output.
A WhatsApp voice note (.opus) will not play on a PC. What should I do?
Convert OPUS to MP3.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.