24-bit WAV — Professional Bit Depth

Download a free 24-bit WAV (16.7M amplitude levels vs 65K in 16-bit). The professional standard for studio recording and mastering — test that your audio pipeline handles 24-bit samples without truncating to 16-bit.

sample-24bit.wav

3.79 MB

15s · 44100Hz · stereo · 24-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-24bit.wav

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sample-1mb.wav

1.01 MB

5s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-1mb.wav

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sample-5mb.wav

5.05 MB

30s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-5mb.wav

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sample-10mb.wav

10.09 MB

60s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-10mb.wav

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sample-50mb.wav

50.47 MB

300s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-50mb.wav

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sample-mono.wav

1.26 MB

15s · 44100Hz · mono · 16-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-mono.wav

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sample-48000hz.wav

2.75 MB

15s · 48000Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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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://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-48000hz.wav

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 16-bit and 24-bit audio?

16-bit = 65,536 amplitude levels (96dB dynamic range). 24-bit = 16,777,216 levels (144dB). 24-bit captures quieter details and leaves more headroom for mixing/mastering.

Should I distribute audio in 24-bit?

No. 16-bit is sufficient for playback. 24-bit is for recording and editing — it prevents quality loss during processing. Distribute final masters in 16-bit (CD standard) or lossy formats.