WV to AMB Converter

Decode WavPack into Ambisonic B-Format audio online

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Spatial Audio

Place your lossless WavPack audio into the Ambisonic B-Format container — ready for VR and immersive audio workflows.

Lossless Source

Starting from WavPack lossless ensures the highest possible audio quality enters your spatial audio pipeline.

Files Secured

WV uploads are deleted immediately. AMB outputs are purged within 24 hours.

How to convert WV to AMB

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose amb or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your amb file right afterwards

About formats

WavPack is an open-source audio codec created by David Bryant, with version 1.0 released on August 15, 1998. What sets WavPack apart is its unique hybrid mode: the encoder can simultaneously produce a compact lossy file and a separate correction file that, when combined, reconstruct the original PCM stream bit-for-bit. Users who need portability carry just the lossy file; those who want archival quality keep both. The codec handles PCM audio from 8-bit to 32-bit integer and 32-bit floating point, with sample rates up to 768 kHz — specifications broad enough for DSD content, which WavPack 5 added support for. Compression ratios in pure lossless mode typically reach 40 to 55 percent of the original size, competitive with FLAC and often slightly better on certain material. Multicore encoding in later versions dramatically speeds up processing on modern hardware. The open-source library ships under a BSD license and has been integrated into foobar2000, VLC, FFmpeg, and numerous other tools. WavPack also supports rich metadata through APEv2 tags, embedded cue sheets, and ReplayGain values, covering the organizational needs of even the most meticulous music library.
Developer: David Bryant
Initial release: August 15, 1998
AMB files contain audio encoded in Ambisonic B-format, a full-sphere surround sound technique conceived by Michael Gerzon during the 1970s. Unlike channel-based systems such as 5.1 or 7.1, Ambisonics captures a complete three-dimensional sound field using spherical harmonics — first-order B-format consists of four channels: W (omnidirectional), X (front-back), Y (left-right), and Z (up-down). This representation is speaker-independent, meaning one recording can be decoded to any loudspeaker arrangement or binaural headphones without remixing. AMB files typically store uncompressed PCM data and are processed by tools like SoX or specialized plugins. A core advantage is spatial flexibility — creators produce one master file that adapts to stereo, surround, or immersive playback. The format also scales elegantly: higher-order Ambisonics adds channels for increased spatial precision upon the same mathematical framework. With the growth of virtual reality, 360-degree video, and spatial audio for gaming, Ambisonics has experienced a resurgence, adopted by platforms like YouTube for immersive media delivery.
Initial release: 1975

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WV to AMB?

AMB stores spatial audio for VR, 360-degree video, and immersive sound. Lossless WavPack provides a clean source for this conversion.

Will stereo become spatial?

The AMB container holds spatial audio data, but a stereo source stays stereo. True ambisonics needs multi-channel spatial recordings.

What software uses AMB?

Reaper with ambisonic plugins, Facebook Spatial Workstation, and VR audio production tools handle AMB files.

Is AMB growing in usage?

Yes — with VR and immersive media expanding, Ambisonic formats are seeing increased adoption in production.

Is it free?

Yes — WV to AMB is free on convertio.co.