OPUS vs WAV
A quick, plain-English comparison of the OPUS and WAV file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| OPUS | WAV | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | audio | audio |
| Extension | .opus | .wav |
| MIME type | audio/opus | audio/wav |
| Converts to | 17 formats | 17 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between OPUS and WAV
OPUS vs WAV: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between OPUS and WAV?
Modern low-latency lossy audio codec. Uncompressed PCM audio (Waveform).
Should I use OPUS or WAV?
Both are audio formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert OPUS to WAV?
Open the OPUS-to-WAV converter, drop your OPUS file in, and download the WAV. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.