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How to convert avi to wav file

June 7, 2026
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Converting Audio Video Interleave Files directly to WAVE Audio Files (.avi to .wav conversion) is certainly possible and should be quite straightforward. It relates to users attempting to extract the audio track (WAV) from an AVI video.

Use one of several media editing programs or (online) conversion tools, such as FormatFactory or SUPER, which allow users to import AVI videos and export them in WAV format.

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Understanding AVI and WAV file formats

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. It can contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback. AVI files are commonly used for storing video and audio data on computers.

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is an audio file format standard, developed by IBM and Microsoft, for storing an audio bitstream on PCs. It is the main format used on Windows systems for raw and typically uncompressed audio. WAV files are known for their high quality and large file size.

How to convert AVI to WAV

Converting an AVI file to a WAV file involves extracting the audio component from the video file. This can be useful if you only need the audio track from a video file.

Best software for AVI to WAV conversion

One of the best software options for converting AVI to WAV is VLC Media Player. It is a free and open-source multimedia player that also offers conversion capabilities.

To convert using VLC, follow these steps:

Open VLC Media Player.
Go to Media → Convert/Save.
Click on Add and select the AVI file you want to convert.
Click on Convert/Save at the bottom.
In the Profile dropdown, select Audio - WAV.
Choose a destination file by clicking Browse.
Click Start to begin the conversion process.

Alternative converters

Another excellent tool is Freemake Video Converter, which is user-friendly and supports a wide range of formats. Simply load your AVI file, select WAV as the output format, and start the conversion.

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AVI vs WAV: format comparison

How the AVI and WAV formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the AVI and WAV file formats
Property	.AVI Audio Video Interleave	.WAV Waveform Audio File Format
Open standard	Partly open	Partly open
Compression	Both	Both
Typical file size	Large	Large
Opens in a web browser	No	Yes, natively
Further editing	Limited	Easy
Metadata support	Basic	Basic
Plain-text readable	No	No
Best used for	Sharing and distribution	Music
Introduced	1992	1991
Developer	Microsoft	Microsoft and IBM
MIME type	video/x-msvideo	audio/wav

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Frequently asked questions

Is the AVI to WAV converter free?

Yes, converting AVI to WAV on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required.

How large can my AVI file be?

You can upload AVI files up to 500 MB and convert up to 1 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.

Do I need to install any software to convert AVI to WAV?

No. The AVI to WAV conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid AVI file for this AVI to WAV conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.

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