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Free online WVE to WAV converter

Convert Psion WVE recordings or Nero WaveEditor projects to widely supported WAV audio.

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How to convert wve to wav file

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Psion recordings and Nero WaveEditor projects may need WAV output to open in audio software that does not support their original format. The correct conversion method depends on which kind of WVE file you have.

What the WVE format is

WVE is an ambiguous extension in audio: it can identify Psion Series 3 recordings encoded as 8-bit A-law, or project files created by Nero WaveEditor. These formats are different; a Nero project is not the same as a Psion recording, and software that reads one may not read the other.

What the WAV format is

WAV is an audio container widely supported by players and editing software. It commonly holds uncompressed PCM audio, which avoids additional lossy encoding but uses more storage than compressed audio.

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  1. Upload the WVE file on this page. Several files can be added for batch conversion; the page shows the per-file size limit.
  2. Set the sample rate or channel count if needed.
  3. Start the conversion and download the WAV file.

The converter uses FFmpeg. It can convert WVE audio that FFmpeg recognizes; a Nero WaveEditor project may not be readable as an audio stream.

Offline with desktop software

FFmpeg is free and open source for Windows, macOS, and Linux. For a Psion WVE recording, run ffmpeg -i input.wve -c:a pcm_s16le output.wav. This writes 16-bit PCM audio in a WAV container; replace the filenames as needed. If FFmpeg cannot read the file, it may be a Nero WaveEditor project rather than a Psion recording.

For a Nero WaveEditor project, open it in Nero WaveEditor on Windows, then choose File → Open and select the WVE file. Use File → Save As, choose WAV as the output format, and save. This method requires Nero WaveEditor and applies to its own project files, not Psion WVE recordings.

Quality and compatibility

Psion WVE audio uses lossy A-law encoding, so converting it to WAV does not restore detail discarded during the original encoding. Increasing the sample rate or channel count cannot add source audio information. If a file is rejected, identify the program or device that created it before choosing a converter.

WVE vs WAV: format comparison

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

Comparison of the WVE and WAV file formats
Property .WVE Psion WVE audio .WAV Waveform Audio File Format
Compression Lossy Both
Audio quality Low Lossless
Audio channels Mono Multichannel
Metadata support None Basic
Streaming No Partial
DRM protection No DRM —
Opens in a web browser No Yes, natively
Typical file size Small Large
Open standard No Partly open
Best used for Speech and voice Music
Introduced — 1991
Developer Psion Microsoft and IBM
MIME type — audio/wav

Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org

Frequently asked questions

Is the WVE to WAV converter free?

Yes, converting WVE to WAV on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.

How large can my WVE file be?

You can upload WVE files up to 30 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 1000 MB per file and 100 files at once, see our plans.

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 WVE to WAV?

No. The WVE 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 WVE file for this WVE 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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