How to Record WAV File on Windows/Mac/Phone

WAV is favored by many music and sound-effect creators because it keeps the original audio data intact, with no compression or loss, and is natively supported by nearly every audio player and editing app.

However, this process can be tricky, especially when you record computer audio on Windows 10 using a Voice Recorder. Don't worry. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to record WAV files on Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and online.

Record WAV File on Windows/Mac(Easiest Way)

EaseUS RecExperts is one of the best WAV file recorders that can capture and play .wav audio for free without quality loss. It's very simple to create WAV files with noise cancellation and mic boost. It works well on both Windows and Mac.

⭐This WAV music player and recorder lets you:

• Record system audio and microphone sound simultaneously or separately.
• Make WAV files up to 24-bit/48 kHz with no time limit.
• Record, play, preview, and edit audio files instantly.
• Capture audio from computer in WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, etc.
• Save audio from YouTube, Spotify, and other platforms without restrictions.

🚩Steps on How to create a WAV file on Windows 10/11 PC:

Step 1. Open EaseUS RecExperts and click the Audio option on the main interface to enter audio-only recording mode.

Step 2. Choose your audio sources (System Sound, microphone, or both). Then, click the Settings (gear icon) in the right corner. Under the Audio tab, select your desired output format.

Step 3. Click the red Record button to begin capturing audio. A timer and waveform will appear, indicating that the recording is in progress.

Step 4. Click the Stop button when you're finished. The audio file will be automatically saved and displayed in the Preview window. Here, you can play back the audio, rename it, or export it to your desired location.

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Record WAV File on Windows 10/11

Video Recorder is a built-in audio recording tool on Windows 10 PC (called Sound Recorder in Win 11, 8, and 7). You can use it to record computer audio on Windows from the microphone directly.

The default and only audio format for the Windows 10 Voice Recorder is MPEG-4 Part 14 (.m4a). You need to convert m4a to WAV in this way.

Luckily, Microsoft upgraded this tool in Windows 11: the default audio format for Windows 11's Sound Recorder is AAC. However, you can change the format to MP3, WMA, FLAC, or WAV.

🚩Check steps to record WAV files on Windows 10 with Voice Recorder:

Step 1. Search and launch the Voice Recorder on your computer. The microphone is enabled by default.

Step 2. Click the "Record" button on the left of the main screen (or use the shortcut key "Ctrl + R") to start recording audio.

Step 3. Click the "Stop" button to finish the recording process.

Step 4. Now, convert m4a to WAV file with an online tool or EaseUS RecExperts.

🚩Check steps to record WAV files on Windows 11 with Sound Recorder:

Step 1. Search and launch the Sound Recorder on your computer.

Step 2. On the upper-right corner, click Settings.

Step 3. Under Recording format, select WAV from the list. Then, return to the main interface.

Step 4. Click the recording button to start recording sound from the headset, USB, or other mic devices. You can pause or stop recording.

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How to Record a WAV File on Mac

If you have a Mac and don't know how to record WAV files, EaseUS Mac Screen Recorder can be your first choice(already discussed above). It can easily capture internal Mac audio without configuring a virtual audio driver. You can download and use it directly.

Another one we'll be introducing is GarageBand. It is a native WAV recorder for macOS, with a huge amount of music and sound effect loops such as echo, reverb, guitar, distortion, drum, etc. You can easily compose and produce your own music. It also supports various file formats, including WAV, AIFF, and MIDI, and it allows users to export audio to MP3, MP4, AIFF, etc. Besides, it also allows users to playback, record, trim, and loop music.

🚩How to use the WAV file recorder:

Step 1. First, you need to download and start the program on Mac. There are different options available in the program window. Select one that you need. Let's take the Piano as an example.

Step 2. Now you need to click on the lower-right corner of the "New Project" and select "Input Source." This option can only help you to record in stereo and record on each channel as mono. So it would help if you navigated to "GarageBand," select the "Preferences" option and then choose "Menu" to change the microphone you want to use.

Step 3. Then you need to select one track that you want to record. You can select a male or female voice and click on the recording button. When you finish recording, you'll get to see a section of the colored sound waves.

Step 4. Finally, if you are satisfied with the recording, navigate "Share" and then select "Export Song to Disk." When the pop-up box appears, you need to select the destination folder and output format.

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Record WAV File on iPhone

To record a WAV file on iPhone, you need a good WAV recorder app to back you up with a WAV file format. Audio Recorder Lite is a beneficial, easy-to-use, and flexible app to create WAV files for you on your iPhone or iPad. It can capture audio quality up to 44.1KHz.

It can save WAV, M4A or CAF audio files and convert M4A or other audio files to WAV format if needed.

🚩How to record a WAV file on iPhone:

Step 1. Download and install the app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Launch the app and go to "Settings." Then select the "Uncompressed Wave (WAV)"option. You also need to optionally set the audio quality in the "Sharing Format" tab.

Step 3. Now you can easily start recording audio and stop it when you want.

Step 4. Finally, you'll have a WAV audio file recorded on your iOS device.

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How to Record WAV Files on Android

Auphonic is a great recording app with useful audio editing features to record a WAV file on Android. You can use this app for free or buy a subscription package. If you buy a subscription package, then you'll get to use all the premium features.

🚩Record WAV File on Android Using Auphonic:

Step 1. Download and install the app from the Play Store.

Step 2. Launch the app and start recording audio on your Android device. Stop the recording when you want to stop.

Step 3. Finally, you will have a WAV audio file recorded on your Android phone.

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How to Record WAV Online for Free

Voice Recorder Online is a simple WAV sound recorder that can record high-quality audio by using an external or internal microphone of your computer. You can use it for free, and you will never have to install or download any software or setup files to use this tool.

Immediately after recording, it can trim the beginning and end, adjust the volume, etc., using its audio editor.

Guide on How to record WAV files online for free:

Step 1. Open the official website and click the Microphone icon to start recording.

Step 2. Once you are done, stop the recording and download the recorded files.

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FAQs about Recording WAV File

1. How do I record a WAV file online?

You will need to go to the official website of Online Voice Recorder and follow the steps below.

1. 1. Select the audio file type of your voice recording. Here you need to choose WAV.
2. 2. Click the "Record" button to start recording.
3. 3. Click "Stop Recording" to stop the audio recording.

2. Can I record a WAV file on my iPhone?

Yes, but you need to change the settings before recording. From the home screen of the recorder app, tap the "Settings" icon, then scroll down to find "File Format", then tap the "–" or "+" icon in a circle to change the sound format to WAV.

3. Is it better to record in MP3 or WAV?

In general, WAV files have a better quality than MP3 files, but this isn't always the case if the WAV file has been compressed. So we can say that a lossless WAV file is always best for recording and for carrying high-quality audio files.