Audio Files
Free sample audio files in MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC, FLAC and ALAC. Multiple bitrates from 64kbps to lossless. Test audio players, podcasts and streaming apps.
6 formats available
.mp3
MP3
MPEG Audio Layer 3
.wav
WAV
Waveform Audio File
.ogg
OGG
Ogg Vorbis Audio
.aac
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding
.flac
FLAC
Free Lossless Audio Codec
.m4a
ALAC
Apple Lossless Audio Codec
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Audio Format Comparison
Compressed vs lossless audio formats
| Format | Type | Quality | Browser Support | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 | Lossy compressed | Good (128-320 kbps) | Universal | Music streaming, podcasts |
| WAV | Uncompressed | Lossless (PCM) | Universal | Audio editing, archival |
| OGG | Lossy compressed | Good (Vorbis codec) | Chrome, Firefox (no Safari) | Open-source, web audio |
| AAC | Lossy compressed | Better than MP3 | Universal | Apple ecosystem, streaming |
| FLAC | Lossless compressed | Lossless | Chrome, Firefox (no Safari) | Audiophiles, music collections |
| ALAC | Lossless compressed | Lossless | Apple devices | iTunes, Apple Music |
Bottom line: MP3 for compatibility. FLAC for lossless. AAC for streaming.