WAV Editor

The WAV Editor is a browser-based tool that lets users edit PCM WAV files without installing software. It provides a timeline-driven interface to perform non-destructive edits, view waveforms, and audition changes in real time. Core operations include trimming, normalization, and fades, with options to adjust gain, silence gaps, and export settings.
Conceptually, edits are stored as timeline metadata and applied on export, preserving the original file. The processing happens in memory via Web Audio DSP, with support for common sample rates and bit depths. Users can import WAVs, specify a target sample rate and bit depth, then apply editing steps in sequence (trim, fade, gain, normalize) and preview results before exporting.
This tool benefits podcasters, musicians, educators, and hobbyists who need quick, reproducible edits without desktop DAWs. Its non-destructive workflow reduces data loss, and the in-browser rendering provides immediate feedback. Export formats include 16-bit or 24-bit PCM WAVs at standard sampling rates; the tool emphasizes reliability, predictable loudness, and lossless-like editing.
Key features include accurate start/end time selection, sample-accurate trimming, peak or target dBFS normalization, linear/exponential fades, undo/redo, and export presets. Typical use cases: trim a podcast intro, normalize a vocal pass to -1 dBFS, apply a 0.5 s fade-in and 0.5 s fade-out, and export a ready-to-use WAV file for distribution.