Sample WAV Files — Uncompressed Audio Downloads for Testing
Download free sample WAV files from 1MB to 50MB. Uncompressed PCM audio in mono/stereo, 16-bit and 24-bit depth, with sample rates from 44100Hz to 96000Hz.
sample-1mb.wav
1.01 MB
5s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-1mb.wav
- Exact size
- 1,058,444 bytes
- Displayed size
- 1.01 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 5s
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-1mb.wav
sample-5mb.wav
5.05 MB
30s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-5mb.wav
- Exact size
- 5,292,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 5.05 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 30s
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-5mb.wav
sample-10mb.wav
10.09 MB
60s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-10mb.wav
- Exact size
- 10,584,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 10.09 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 1m
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-10mb.wav
sample-50mb.wav
50.47 MB
300s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-50mb.wav
- Exact size
- 52,920,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 50.47 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 5m
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-50mb.wav
sample-mono.wav
1.26 MB
15s · 44100Hz · mono · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-mono.wav
- Exact size
- 1,323,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 1.26 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 15s
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- mono
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-mono.wav
sample-48000hz.wav
2.75 MB
15s · 48000Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-48000hz.wav
- Exact size
- 2,880,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 2.75 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 15s
- Sample rate
- 48,000 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-48000hz.wav
sample-96000hz.wav
5.49 MB
15s · 96000Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-96000hz.wav
- Exact size
- 5,760,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 5.49 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 15s
- Sample rate
- 96,000 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-96000hz.wav
sample-24bit.wav
3.79 MB
15s · 44100Hz · stereo · 24-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-24bit.wav
- Exact size
- 3,969,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 3.79 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 15s
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 24-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-24bit.wav
sample-16bit.wav
2.52 MB
15s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit
Verified file details
- Filename
- sample-16bit.wav
- Exact size
- 2,646,044 bytes
- Displayed size
- 2.52 MB
- MIME type
- audio/wav
- Duration
- 15s
- Sample rate
- 44,100 Hz
- Channels
- stereo
- Bit depth
- 16-bit
- License
- CC0 / Public Domain
- Download URL
- https://truefilesize.com/files/wav/sample-16bit.wav
WAV vs MP3
| Feature | WAV | MP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Lossless | Lossy |
| File size | ~10 MB/min | ~1 MB/min |
| Editing | No quality loss | Re-encoding degrades |
| Streaming | Too large | Standard |
| Best for | Recording, editing, DAWs | Distribution, streaming |
Sample rates explained
| Rate | Quality | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 22050 Hz | Voice quality | Voice recordings, older audio |
| 44100 Hz | CD quality | Standard for music (most common) |
| 48000 Hz | Video/broadcast | Professional video audio standard |
| 96000 Hz | High-definition | Studio recording, mastering |
Technical specifications
| Format | Waveform Audio (WAV/WAVE) |
| Encoding | PCM (uncompressed) |
| Bit depths | 16-bit (standard), 24-bit (professional) |
| Sample rates | 44100, 48000, 96000 Hz |
| Developed by | Microsoft and IBM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are WAV files so large?
WAV stores raw, uncompressed PCM audio — every sample is kept at full precision. A stereo 16-bit 44100Hz WAV uses ~10MB per minute. This is by design: lossless quality for professional editing.
When should I use WAV instead of MP3?
Use WAV for recording, editing, mastering, and any workflow where quality matters. Use MP3 for distribution, streaming, and web delivery where file size matters more than perfect quality.
What is the difference between 16-bit and 24-bit WAV?
16-bit has 65,536 amplitude levels (CD quality). 24-bit has 16.7 million levels — much greater dynamic range. 24-bit is used in professional studios; 16-bit is standard for consumer audio.
Can browsers play WAV files?
Yes. All modern browsers support WAV playback via HTML5 audio. However, WAV files are too large for web streaming — convert to MP3 or AAC for web delivery.
Other audio formats
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