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Convert WAV to AU
Convert WAV to AU format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.
2 cores · low tier
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About these formats
Source
WAV
Waveform AudioUncompressed audio format preserving original recording quality. Standard for professional audio editing and production.
Best for
Audio editingProfessional productionMaster recordingsSound effects
Advantages
- + Perfect quality
- + No compression
- + Universal support
- + Edit-friendly
Limitations
- − Very large files (~10 MB/min)
- − No metadata support
- − Not for portable use
Target
AU
Sun/NeXT AudioSimple audio format from Sun Microsystems. Originally used in Unix systems and Java audio. Typically stores µ-law compressed audio.
Best for
Unix/Java audioLegacy systemsSimple audio storage
Advantages
- + Simple format
- + Java support
- + Compact for telephony
Limitations
- − Outdated
- − Low quality
- − Limited use