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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

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File details and verification
Filename
sample-1mb.wav
Exact size
1,058,444 bytes
Displayed size
1.01 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
b14d5ec7713fadca5e777a695cb1479ed97c3d5fecaf514bc946af6939b4260d
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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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File details and verification
Filename
sample-5mb.wav
Exact size
5,292,044 bytes
Displayed size
5.05 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
61a56e11784fdd866b5791032f7488c0853045282a02eeed54258a7b35448d18
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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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File details and verification
Filename
sample-10mb.wav
Exact size
10,584,044 bytes
Displayed size
10.09 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
9be1ddcdd483c822464c6eee51d5e0f215e87096f8b4c0bf20355fa462fbcf70
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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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File details and verification
Filename
sample-50mb.wav
Exact size
52,920,044 bytes
Displayed size
50.47 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
28c1d3fa7cc1f960f1063406eb612b1fe2869a016e13161d549d194b2ef8b592
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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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File details and verification
Filename
sample-mono.wav
Exact size
1,323,044 bytes
Displayed size
1.26 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
70f73472d54f299ab09c912cd9db025cdc8521146c1dd3c923ff281f9fd21889
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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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File details and verification
Filename
sample-48000hz.wav
Exact size
2,880,044 bytes
Displayed size
2.75 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
a41c20ee8a8dd7b26f387cd8a00cf86a2987d1aa539ba440de0c4f427f068ac0
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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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sample-96000hz.wav

5.49 MB

15s · 96000Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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File details and verification
Filename
sample-96000hz.wav
Exact size
5,760,044 bytes
Displayed size
5.49 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
793d7bfdef5731df1a75f1f97103159664d210bc4249e13f230b18d5d569fc27
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
MIME type
audio/wav
Duration
15s
Sample rate
96,000 Hz
Channels
stereo
Bit depth
16-bit
License
CC0 / Public Domain
Download URL
https://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-96000hz.wav

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sample-24bit.wav

3.79 MB

15s · 44100Hz · stereo · 24-bit

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File details and verification
Filename
sample-24bit.wav
Exact size
3,969,044 bytes
Displayed size
3.79 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
e84c68dc5d03bd95cba9dd07a1d7a17d106c95c284323f42f8ca74f47053f0b6
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
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-16bit.wav

2.52 MB

15s · 44100Hz · stereo · 16-bit

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File details and verification
Filename
sample-16bit.wav
Exact size
2,646,044 bytes
Displayed size
2.52 MB
Catalog status
Valid catalog fixture
SHA-256
2ddad0d28850b846a86049fde1ccb13a3199acfd76a0a172531a96884f11139e
Header signature
Matched (RIFF/WAVE)
Verified on
2026-08-10
MIME type
audio/wav
Duration
15s
Sample rate
44,100 Hz
Channels
stereo
Bit depth
16-bit
License
CC0 / Public Domain
Download URL
https://cdn.truefilesize.com/wav/sample-16bit.wav

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WAV vs MP3

FeatureWAVMP3
QualityLosslessLossy
File size~10 MB/min~1 MB/min
EditingNo quality lossRe-encoding degrades
StreamingToo largeStandard
Best forRecording, editing, DAWsDistribution, streaming

Sample rates explained

RateQualityUse
22050 HzVoice qualityVoice recordings, older audio
44100 HzCD qualityStandard for music (most common)
48000 HzVideo/broadcastProfessional video audio standard
96000 HzHigh-definitionStudio recording, mastering

Technical specifications

FormatWaveform Audio (WAV/WAVE)
EncodingPCM (uncompressed)
Bit depths16-bit (standard), 24-bit (professional)
Sample rates44100, 48000, 96000 Hz
Developed byMicrosoft 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

MP3AACOGGDownload Tests

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