Best Ways to Convert YouTube to WAV on Windows/Mac/Online

In this post, we'll introduce some practical YouTube to WAV converters that work on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. Additionally, each section will provide a tutorial on how to **convert YouTube to WAV**. Keep reading for more information!

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Part 1. How to Convert YouTube to WAV on Windows

On a Windows computer, you can use Windows Media Player to play files, but that's it. If you need to convert YouTube to WAV on Windows, it won't help you convert videos into more complex formats. To accomplish this task, you need a third-party Windows YouTube to WAV converter software.

One free software you can use for this purpose is Adapter. It's a video, audio, and image converter that allows you to change file formats.

Steps to convert YouTube to a WAV file:

Step 1. Download and install the Adapter app on your PC.

Step 2. Launch the application and click Browse on the main interface.

Step 3. Navigate to the folder where your video is located and add it to the application.

Step 4. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a menu saying Select Output Format. Click it, then choose Audio, followed by Waveform Audio (.wav) to convert your video to WAV.

Step 5. You'll see a green button labeled Convert. Click it to start converting the file to your chosen format.

Once the conversion is complete, you should find the WAV version of the original YouTube video on your computer.

Part 2. How to Convert YouTube to WAV on Mac

If you're a Mac user, there are also many free software options to convert YouTube videos to WAV files. Here, we'll show you a user-friendly free software called VLC Media Player and guide you through the detailed process of converting a YouTube video to WAV format. It doesn't require much effort, and you can get the job done quickly.

Steps to convert YouTube to WAV using VLC:

Step 1. Download and install VLC Media Player on your Mac.

Step 2. Launch the application, click the File menu at the top, and select Convert/Stream.

 

Step 3. On the next screen, click Open Media and add your YouTube video file to the application.

Step 4. Click the Customize button to choose the output format for your file.

Step 5. Select WAV from the available formats on the screen, then click Apply.

 

Step 6. Click Save as File, choose the folder where you want to save the converted WAV file.

 

That's it. VLC will begin converting the file, and you'll know when it's finished.

Part 3. How to Convert YouTube to WAV Online/Android/iPhone

If you only need to convert one or a few YouTube videos to WAV, you don't actually need to install any software. Instead, you can use one of the many online YouTube to WAV converters available to do the job.

SaveTheVideo is an excellent online YouTube to WAV converter that allows you to download YouTube videos directly in WAV format. Additionally, this tool lets you convert YouTube to WAV on any device, meaning you can convert YouTube videos to WAV on your Android or iPhone and enjoy them anytime, anywhere.

How to convert YouTube to WAV online/Android/iPhone:

Step 1. Go to the SaveTheVideo website.

Step 2. Paste the URL of the YouTube video you want to convert to WAV, then click Convert.

 

Step 3. From the Choose Format dropdown, select wav, then click Convert.

 

The file will be downloaded to your computer after conversion.

Extra Recommendation: How to Convert YouTube to Audio with Video Editor Tool

If you want to convert YouTube videos to audio formats, not necessarily WAV, the best option is to use the Video Editor Tool. Although it's primarily a video editor, it can also function as a converter, allowing you to convert files into various formats, including audio formats.

You'll first need to download the YouTube video to your computer, and then you can use the app to change its format to one of the available audio formats. Here's how it's done.