Format · Bitrate · Duration · Compare
| Format | Type | Typical Bitrate | Quality | 3 min Song |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAV | Uncompressed | 1,411 kbps | Perfect | ~30 MB |
| AIFF | Uncompressed | 1,411 kbps | Perfect | ~30 MB |
| FLAC | Lossless compressed | ~800-1000 kbps | Perfect | ~20 MB |
| MP3 320 | Lossy | 320 kbps | Very good | ~7 MB |
| MP3 128 | Lossy | 128 kbps | OK | ~3 MB |
| AAC 256 | Lossy | 256 kbps | Good | ~6 MB |
| OGG | Lossy | 192 kbps | Good | ~4 MB |
| Use Case | Format |
|---|---|
| Master recording / archive | WAV or AIFF (uncompressed) |
| Distribution (streaming) | FLAC or WAV → platform converts |
| Personal listening | MP3 320 or AAC 256 |
| Podcast | MP3 128 (mono) or 192 (stereo) |
| Web / app sounds | OGG or AAC (small, good quality) |