[webproducers] Re: .wav vs. .mp3 - pros and cons

And also, uncompressed WAV is required when a lossless format is needed,
such as mastering, WAV is used mostly to keep as originals and archiving. 
 
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 .wav is not necessarily outdated, just no longer as popular. 
in general audio compression in .wav files is less efficient than in mp3, ie

same content at the same sound quality will take up more space using wav 
files versus mp3. 
because of that, wav files are more often used for shorter audio clips, 
whereas mp3 are more often used for 'complete' works. 

hope that helps:) 

Laura Forbes wrote: hi all - quick question. what is the difference between 
these 2 file formats? is one better than the other? what are the 
differences?my perception is that .mp3 is more current and .wav is outdated 
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