Convert WAV to SRT

Generate perfectly-timed SRT subtitle files from your uncompressed WAV audio. Sonix delivers maximum accuracy subtitles from your pristine WAV recordings, ready for any video platform.

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About This Format

Understanding WAV files

What is a WAV file?

Uncompressed audio standard for professional recording

WAV files are audio files saved in the ‘Waveform Audio File Format,’ a highly standardized digital audio format created by Microsoft and IBM. It is the most popular way of storing audio waveform data on computers. WAV files can be saved with different sampling and bitrates. WAV files usually contain raw, uncompressed audio data and their file sizes can be quite large. It is normally saved for CD quality audio with 44.1 KHz, 16-bit, stereo format. WAV files are similar to .AIF files, but they are based on the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF), rather than the Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF). Hence, WAV files are more popular on the Windows platform while AIF files are more popular on MacOS systems.

Common Uses

  • Professional audio recording
  • Music production
  • Sound design
  • Broadcast audio
  • Audio mastering

Audio Quality

Lossless, uncompressed - maximum audio fidelity

Transcription Tips for WAV

  • Best possible quality for transcription
  • No compression artifacts to interfere with speech
  • Large files may take longer to upload
  • CD-quality WAV (44.1kHz/16-bit) is ideal

Where WAV Files Come From

  • Professional recording studios
  • Audio interfaces
  • Windows Sound Recorder
  • DAW exports
  • Broadcast equipment
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How It Works

Convert WAV to SRT in 6 steps

Step 1

Create account

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Step 2

Upload file

Upload your WAV file from your computer or cloud storage.

Step 3

Select language

Choose from 53+ languages spoken in your file.

Step 4

Auto-transcribe

Sonix AI transcribes and timestamps your WAV audio.

Step 5

Edit subtitles

Fine-tune subtitle timing and text with our editor.

Step 6

Export SRT

Download your WAV subtitles as an SRT file.

Common Questions

Everything about WAV to SRT

Can I create SRT subtitles from a WAV file?

Yes! Upload your WAV file, Sonix transcribes it with word-level timestamps, then export to SRT format. The uncompressed WAV quality ensures maximum transcription accuracy for your subtitles.

How accurate are WAV-to-SRT subtitle timings?

WAV files provide the cleanest audio signal for timestamp generation. Sonix creates word-level timestamps with exceptional precision, typically accurate to within 100-200 milliseconds. Fine-tune any timing in our editor if needed.

Why use WAV over MP3 for SRT subtitles?

WAV's uncompressed audio gives Sonix the clearest signal for both transcription accuracy and timestamp precision. For professional subtitle work where accuracy is critical, WAV source files can provide a slight edge over compressed formats.

Can I upload WAV SRT subtitles to YouTube?

Absolutely! SRT files generated from WAV audio work perfectly on YouTube, Vimeo, and all major platforms. The file format is identical regardless of source audio - YouTube doesn't know or care that your subtitles came from WAV.

How do I sync WAV-to-SRT subtitles with video?

If your WAV audio matches your video's audio track, the SRT timestamps will sync automatically. For separate recordings, adjust the overall timing offset in Sonix's editor or your video editing software to achieve perfect sync.

Can I include speaker labels in SRT from WAV?

Yes! Enable speaker labels when exporting to SRT. Sonix's speaker detection works exceptionally well with WAV's high-quality audio, accurately distinguishing speakers even in challenging multi-person recordings.

Why Sonix

Perfect SRT subtitles from WAV files

Precise Timestamps

Word-level timing ensures your subtitles sync perfectly with the audio.

Universal Format

SRT works with YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and all major video platforms.

Customizable

Adjust timing, line length, and caption duration to your needs.

Editor Friendly

Import directly into Final Cut Pro, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and more.

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