Compress Audio
Shrink large recordings, podcasts and music files. Pick a quality preset or set the bitrate, sample rate and channels yourself.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Files stay on your device
Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to IMGWE or any other server.
How to use Compress Audio
Add an audio file.
Choose a quality preset or a custom bitrate.
Compress and download the smaller file.
Private
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Free
No account, no watermark and no daily limits.
Fast
No upload or queue – results are ready in seconds.
Any device
Works in modern browsers on desktop, tablet and phone.
About Compress Audio
Compress Audio shrinks large recordings, podcasts and music files so they are easier to send, upload and store. Pick a quality preset or set the bitrate, sample rate and channels yourself – for spoken word, mono at a lower bitrate keeps voices clear at a fraction of the size.
Frequently asked questions
Compress audio files online and reduce MP3, WAV, M4A and FLAC size for email and uploads. Choose bitrate and quality – processed privately in your browser.
Which bitrate should I choose?
96–128 kbps is great for speech and podcasts; 160–192 kbps keeps music clear.
How much smaller will the file be?
WAV files often shrink by 80–90% when converted to MP3; MP3s shrink depending on the new bitrate.
Is my audio uploaded?
No. Compression runs in your browser.
Should I compress speech differently from music?
Yes. Speech sounds fine in mono at 64–96 kbps, while music needs stereo and around 128–192 kbps to stay clear.
What is the difference between compressing and converting audio?
Compressing lowers the bitrate to save space; converting changes the format. Use Audio Converter when an app needs a specific format.
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