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WAV to MP2 converter, without the upload.

Turn WAV audio files into MP2. It is converted in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.

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How to convert WAV to MP2

  1. Add your WAV audio files

    Drop WAV files onto the box above, or click it to choose them. ToAny reads the file's contents to detect the type, so a wrong extension does not matter.

  2. MP2 is already chosen

    Press Convert. Open Options first if you want to change the defaults. The work happens in this tab.

  3. Download

    Save the MP2, or download everything as one ZIP if you converted several files.

Why ToAny

  • Private by construction

    The WAV to MP2 converter is part of this page and runs inside your browser. Your audio files are never sent to ToAny or to anyone else.

  • No upload, no queue

    Nothing has to travel to a server and back, so the conversion starts the moment you press Convert, even on a slow connection.

  • Free, without an account

    No sign-up, no email address and no watermark. Add several files and download them together as a ZIP.

WAV to MP2: what to expect

WAV files are about ten times larger than an MP3 of the same recording. MP2 is the audio format broadcast and DVD-authoring tools expect. WAV is at home in recording, editing and mastering; MP2 is the usual choice for broadcast radio and television audio. MP2 is lossy, so keep the WAV original if you may need full quality later.

The defaults suit most files. Under Options you can choose the bitrate and trim the start and end.

This pair uses the compatibility engine, ffmpeg built for the browser, because MP2 cannot be written by the browser's built-in codecs. It is a one-off download of about 10 MB that the browser keeps, it is slower than the built-in codecs, and it takes files up to 1 GB. MP2 is written at 192 kbps unless you choose another bitrate.

WAV vs MP2

WAV

WAV audio

WAV stores audio as raw, uncompressed samples. Nothing is lost, which makes it the standard working format in audio editing, and files run to about 10 MB per minute at CD quality.

Opens in Every computer, audio editor and most phones

WAV converter
MP2

MPEG audio layer II

MP2 is the older sibling of MP3. It is less efficient but simpler and robust, which is why digital radio, digital television (DVB) and Video CDs adopted it. A .mp1 file is the even simpler Layer I.

Opens in VLC, broadcast software and most desktop players; fewer phone apps

MP2 converter
WAV compared with MP2
WAVWAV audioMP2MPEG audio layer II
Stands forWaveform Audio File FormatMPEG-1 Audio Layer II
TypeAudioAudio
CompressionNone (uncompressed PCM)Lossy
Usually containsPCMMPEG-1 Layer II
Introduced1991, by Microsoft and IBM1993, by the Moving Picture Experts Group
Opens inEvery computer, audio editor and most phonesVLC, broadcast software and most desktop players; fewer phone apps
Best forRecording, editing and masteringBroadcast radio and television audio
File extension.wav, .wave.mp2, .mp1

Questions

Are my audio files uploaded anywhere?

No. The WAV to MP2 conversion runs inside your browser, on your own phone or computer. The file is not sent to ToAny or to anyone else.

Does converting WAV to MP2 reduce quality?

MP2 is a lossy format, so a small amount of detail is traded for a smaller file. At the default setting the difference is hard to notice. You can choose the bitrate under Options.

Can I convert several WAV files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like, convert them together and download each result or all of them as one ZIP.

How do I convert WAV to MP2 on Windows, Mac, iPhone or Android?

The steps are the same everywhere because ToAny runs in the web browser: open this page in a current version of Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox, add the WAV file, press Convert and save the MP2. There is nothing to install.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes. WAV to MP2 runs on the compatibility engine, which takes files up to 1 GB, and a long clip takes a while because it is slower than the browser's built-in codecs. Beyond that the limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded; a computer copes with large files better than a phone.