Convert AVI to WAV Online — Lossless Audio Extraction
Lossless audio extraction for legacy video files.
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- 1 · Drop your videos
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AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is Microsoft's original video container format, introduced with Windows 3.1 in November 1992. One of the oldest digital video formats still in use, AVI stores video and audio in interleaved chunks for synchronized playback. The format supports virtually any codec combination—DivX, XviD, H.264 video paired with MP3, PCM, or AC3 audio. AVI's simplicity and wide codec support made it the dominant format for digital video throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Learn more: AVI on Wikipedia
While largely replaced by MP4 for new content, millions of AVI files remain in personal archives, legacy systems, and older digital camcorder recordings. Many users have AVI files from the early internet era (DivX movie downloads) or old camcorders that they want to preserve. Modern devices and apps often reject AVI playback entirely, making audio extraction one of the most practical ways to preserve the content in a usable format.
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is an uncompressed audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM in 1991. It stores raw PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio data, preserving every sample from the original recording without any quality loss. WAV supports 16/24/32-bit depth, sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz (commonly 44.1/48 kHz), and up to 65,535 channels. It's the standard working format for audio professionals in recording studios, broadcast facilities, and sound design workflows worldwide.
Learn more: WAV on Wikipedia
The main tradeoff is file size: a 3-minute stereo track at CD quality (44.1kHz, 16-bit) is approximately 30 MB. While this makes WAV impractical for streaming or portable devices, it remains essential for editing, archiving, and any workflow where audio quality is paramount. Converting to MP3 reduces file size by 90% or more while maintaining perceptually transparent quality for most listeners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose WAV over MP3 for audio extraction?
How much larger are WAV files compared to MP3?
What bit depth and sample rate does the output use?
Will I lose audio quality converting AVI to WAV?
How long does AVI to WAV conversion take?
What video formats are supported?
When should I use WAV vs MP3 extraction?
How long can my videos be?
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 500 MB | 200 files | 6 at once |
| Business | 2048 MB | 1000 files | 10 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 5 minutes
How it works:
- Files up to 5 minutes: 1 credit (minimum)
- 6-10 minutes: 2 credits
- 11-15 minutes: 3 credits
- 16-20 minutes: 4 credits
Example: A 10-minute file = 1 credit. A 180-minute (3h) audiobook = 36 credits.
Why per-minute? Audio conversion time scales with content duration, not file size. Longer audio requires proportionally more processing.
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 10,000 credits/month |
| Business | — | 30,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 5 minutes, video files under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 10,000 video files per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
Choose Your Plan
Limits shown for AVI to WAV conversion. One subscription unlocks the entire Tools.FAST Network. Plans cover Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, PDF.FAST (soon), and all future tools.
Free
For occasional personal use
- 50 MB per file
- 50 files per batch
- 3 parallel conversions
- 50 credits/day
- Standard priority
- Email support
No sign-up required. Create an account for your own credit pool.
Pro
For independent work
- 500 MB per file
- 200 files per batch
- 6 parallel conversions
- 10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- High priority
- Email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
Business
For production scale
- 2 GB per file
- 1000 files per batch
- 10 parallel conversions
- 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- Add seats to invite team members
- Highest priority
- Priority email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
How Credits Work
- Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
- Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
- Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
- One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.
What's New in AVI to WAV
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of AVI to WAV converter for high-quality audio extraction.