Convert OPUS to WAV online and edit voice notes and Opus recordings in any audio editor. Upload files up to 20GB and download the converted result in a few clicks.
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HOW IT WORKS
Three steps, no account, nothing to install.
01
Upload the OPUS file
Drag and drop your .opus files or select them from your device, for example voice notes saved from WhatsApp.
02
Convert to WAV
Keep WAV as the output and start. The audio is decoded to 16-bit PCM at 48 kHz with every channel kept.
03
Download the WAV
Save each WAV when it is ready, or download several results together as a ZIP.
OPUS
Opus is an open audio codec built for voice and music in small files. WhatsApp voice notes and many calling and recording apps use it, usually in an Ogg container named .opus. Many car stereos, older players and editing apps cannot open these files.
WAV
WAV is a RIFF-based audio format commonly used for uncompressed PCM audio. It is easy to edit and broadly supported in recording, broadcast, and desktop audio workflows.
FILE FORMATS
SOURCE
Opus is the open audio codec standardized as RFC 6716 in 2012, designed for both speech and music at very low bitrates. WhatsApp voice notes, Discord, Zoom and WebRTC calls use it, and it always decodes at 48 kHz. Browsers and Android play .opus files; many car stereos, older apps and editors don't.
TARGET
Microsoft and IBM defined WAV in 1991. It normally stores plain PCM audio with no compression, which is why editors, DAWs, broadcast systems and speech tools accept it without question. The price is size: CD-quality stereo takes about 10 MB per minute, and tagging support is limited.
| Feature | OPUS | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Developed by | IETF (Xiph.Org, Mozilla, Skype) | Microsoft and IBM |
| File extension | .opus | .wav |
| Compression | Lossy | None (PCM) |
| Size vs uncompressed WAV | About 1/10 to 1/50 | Same size (1:1) |
| Tags and cover art | Vorbis comments | Basic text tags, no cover art |
| Best for | Voice notes and streaming | Editing, mastering, speech tools |
| Plays on phones and browsers | Browsers and Android; limited elsewhere | Yes |
USE CASES
Practical workflows where OPUS to WAV conversion is useful.
Edit a voice note in an audio editor
Audio editors and DAWs that do not read Opus open the WAV right away.
Prepare audio for speech-to-text
Some transcription and speech analysis tools need PCM WAV. Convert the voice note first.
Import Opus audio into a video editor
Many video editors do not import .opus files. A WAV goes straight onto the timeline.
Analyze recordings in Python or MATLAB
Analysis scripts read 16-bit PCM WAV with standard libraries, with no Opus decoder needed.
Keep every channel of surround Opus
5.1 and 7.1 Opus files keep all their channels in the WAV for mixing.
Load a voice clip into a sampler
Hardware samplers and drum machines load WAV. Convert a recorded phrase to play it from pads.
Convert joined recordings in full
Chained Opus files, such as recordings joined end to end, are converted completely.
Convert .opus files that are really WebM
Opus audio in WebM saved with a .opus name also converts.
Play clips on WAV-only soundboards
Soundboards and announcement players that take WAV only can play the converted clip.
Use short sounds in a game engine
Game engines commonly use WAV for short sound effects. Convert Opus clips before importing them.
SUPPORTED FILES
Opus files from messaging apps, browsers and recorders are supported.
Converted directly and kept in mono.
Joined files are converted in full.
Converted like a normal .opus file.
5.1 and 7.1 files keep every channel.
Upload many files and download the WAVs as a ZIP.
TROUBLESHOOTING
These explain most surprises.
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WAV is uncompressed. A one-hour stereo Opus becomes about 660 MB.
02
Opus always decodes at 48 kHz, so every WAV is 48 kHz.
03
WAV has no place for cover art.
04
Files that would decode to more than 4000 times their own size are stopped as damaged or crafted.
05
Resample the WAV in Audacity or your tool's import settings.
06
The file is an image or another non-audio file with an .opus name.
Audacity, foobar2000 and DAWs such as Logic or Reaper can export WAV once installed. dragdropdo is built for turning OPUS into WAV quickly, from any device.
| What matters | dragdropdo | Desktop Audio Converters |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing to install | ✓Yes. Runs in any modern browser. | ~Yes, a download, and DAWs can be large installs. |
| Works on phones and tablets | ✓Yes. Desktop, Android, iPhone and iPad. | ~Mostly desktop only. |
| Batch conversion | ✓Yes. Add many files and download one ZIP. | ~Varies. foobar2000 batches well; Audacity needs macros. |
| Share finished files | ✓Yes. Send a unique link from the result page. | ~You upload and share the files yourself. |
| Pricing | ✓Free with daily limits. $2.99 or $6.99 passes for unlimited use, no monthly plan. | ~Free (Audacity, foobar2000) to paid (DAWs). |
| Choosing bit depth and sample rate | ✓Kept from the source, with nothing to set. | ~Yes, usually adjustable on export. |
Other tools use different pricing, limits and workflows. This comparison describes dragdropdo's own features without assuming every other tool works the same way.
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WHY DRAGDROPDO
Convert OPUS to WAV in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing kept after 24 hours.
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Files are encrypted in transit and deleted from our servers automatically after 24 hours.
No install required
Convert in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone or iPad. No app and no sign-up wall.
Big files and batches
Upload files up to 20GB each, add several at once, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP.
Share & download
Save finished files to your device or pass them on with a share link from the result page.
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Opus is a versatile audio codec highly optimized for streaming and real-time applications. This format efficiently handles a wide range of audio types from speech to music, providing exceptional quality at variable bitrates. Ideal for VoIP, video conferencing, and music streaming, Opus dynamically adapts to network conditions, ensuring a seamless listening experience. It's an open and free format, ensuring broad compatibility across devices.
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