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Convert AAX to WAV

File Extension	AAX
Full Name	Audible Enhanced Audio Format

AAX is a audio file format used by Audible company, a subsidiary of Amazon since 2008. AAX is based on variable-bitrate AAC format with added encryption. Encrypted AAX file are used for distributing audiobooks.

File Extension	WAV
Full Name	WAVe PCM Sound, Standard Windows Sound Format

File with a .WAV extension contains audio data in form of waves of a specified sampling and bitrate. This extension can be expanded into Waveform Audio File Format. It is used, for instance, to store music on CDs with sampling parameters of 44,1 kHz, 16 bit in stereo.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AAX") to another (referred to as "WAV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, AAX file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format AAX to format WAV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform AAX to WAV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format AAX and transforming it into format WAV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of AAX to WAV converters.

Conversion from AAX to WAV

AAX to WAV

Aimersoft DRM Media Converter for Windows

How to convert the AAX file to WAV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of AAX to WAV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the AAX file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file AAX, the format of which you are going to change
Load the AAX file to the application
Select the output format of the WAV file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file WAV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted WAV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the AAX format:

AAX to MP3

Other conversions
to the WAV format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.