How to Batch Convert WAV to MP3

For Windows users who are looking for a fast solution to convert WAV to MP3 files in batches, WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is what I’d recommend.

This is a powerful yet easy-to-use program that can help you complete your desired file conversion in just a few clicks, without prior experience required.

To batch convert WAV to MP3, all you need to do is drop the WAV files, select the MP3 format, and start conversion. All files will be converted simultaneously and straightforwardly, hence saving you a lot of time. Besides, you can modify the audio codec, bitrate, sample rate, etc. to control the output quality and size.

This program supports more file conversions that can cover your daily conversion needs. You can download download the software and see how to bulk convert WAV to MP3 in the next part.

The audio converter software introduced above is a Windows tool. If you also need to batch convert WAV to MP3 on Mac, Audacity is a good option.

This is a free, open source, and cross-platform application primarily designed for audio recording and editing. However, it can also convert audio file formats.

Since 2021, Audacity has built the LAME MP3 encoder into its Windows and Mac versions, which means you can directly convert WAV to MP3 using the latest version of Audacity. Moreover, it supports multi-file import and export, so you can convert WAV to MP3 in bulk.

Next, let’s follow the steps to batch convert WAV to MP3 in Audacity.

* The version demonstrated is Audacity 3.7.1.

🔔 Note: Unlike the previous software, Audacity does not batch convert files at the same time, so the processing time may be longer.

Step 1: Download and install the latest version of Audacity from its official website: https://www.audacityteam.org/.

Step 2: Open Audacity. In the File menu on top of the home screen, choose Import > Audio... (hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + I) or drag all your WAV files into the software. All your files will be displayed in the same window.

Tip: Put all your WAV files in one folder beforehand for immediate importing.

Step 3: Still in the File menu, select Export Audio (hotkey: Ctrl + Shift + E).

Step 4: In the pop-up window, click Browse to choose an export destination for your files. Next, select MP3 Files from the Format drop-down list.

Optionally, you can adjust the audio options as needed.

Then select Multiple Files as the Export Range. Make sure to split files based on tracks.

When everything is ready, click Export to batch convert your WAV files to MP3.

Batch converting WAV files to MP3 is a simple task with tools like WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro and Audacity. In comparison, I recommend WonderFox (download download) because it is more intuitive and faster, and it supports more formats and provides other practical functions such as compression, downloading, recording, etc. However, if you want more professional editing of your audio, Audacity is the better choice.

I hope this article was useful to you. If you have any problems with the batch conversion process, feel free to contact me on Twitter. I'm happy to help. Thanks for reading.