How to Save YouTube Audio to WAV Files

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How to Save YouTube Audio to WAV Files

15 August 2019 Amanda J. Brook Senior Product Manager

Last update by Emma Johnson at 8 November 2026

Summary
As the storage capacity is becoming larger and larger, we have more options of audio formats. So, how to save YouTube audio to WAV files? Should we choose lossy compression or lossless compression? You will get the answers in this essay.

Content

Part 1: Save YouTube Audio to WAV

Part 2: Obtain YouTube Audio

Part 3: Convert MP3 to WAV

Part 1: Save YouTube Audio to WAV

WAV is an audio format developed by Microsoft. Originally, it is used to contain audios on Windows, such as recording files. Thanks to the use of 44.1KHZ sampling frequency and 16 bit stereo, the standard WAV format is equivalent to about 6.8 hours of CD-quality. That is to say, it is part of lossless compression. This quality also means the file size is large.

Apart from WAV, the lossy compression formats are common, such as MP3.

MP3 is a way to compress audios. This compression can achieve a file approximately 10% of the size of the original audio, convenient for storage and application on mobile devices. However, it is a lossy compression format. The flaws may not be perceived in the low-end sound card and loudspeaker while they will be obvious in the high-quality stereophonic system, especially the Hi-Fi equipment and high-quality earphone. That is to say, although the file size of MP3 is small, the quality is not high.

Now, more and more people attach importance to the audio quality because the storage capacity is increasing. It is suggested that WAV, one of the lossless compression formats to save the YouTube audio if you want to enjoy YouTube audios better.

Part 2: Obtain YouTube Audio

When you want to obtain a YouTube audio, you can try to record the audio. This way is very easy and simple. You can even enjoy the audio when recording. Besides, the recorded audio can be transferred to the mobile devices. As for the audio recorder, we recommend Renee Audio Tools.

Renee Audio Tools is the audio editing software that fits newbies. It can easily collect sounds from the computer and microphone. Besides, it can adjust the recording quality and allow users to set the recording schedule and convert various audio formats.

Professional Audio Editor – Renee Audio Tools

CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in MP3, ACC, FLAC and APE formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing and volume adjustment, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

JoinerMerge music files into one regardless the original file formats. The output format and quality can be set, too.

CD BurnerBurn multiple music files into CD, DVD and also make APE or BIN image file.

Compatible with: Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP (32bit/64bit)

CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in diffrent formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

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① Download and install Renee Audio Tools.

② Open this software and click [Recorder]. Then, select [Computer sounds] as the resource and set the output folder. As all is prepared, click [Record].

record computer sounds in renee audio recorder

③ During recording, click [Pause] to stop recording or click [Stop] to end this process.

stop music recording in renee audio tools

Part 3: Convert MP3 to WAV

Since Renee Audio Recorder can only save MP3 files, you need to convert the format of the YouTube audio if you want a WAV file.

① Open Renee Audio Tools again and select [Converter].

click to add files to select the audio files

② Click [Add Files] to select the target file. Then, select [WAV] in [Output Folder]. Finally, click [Start] to convert the format of the YouTube audio to WAV.