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Audio Sample Rate Converter Convert audio files to different sample rates (44.1kHz, 48kHz, etc.).

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Audio Sample Rate Converter

Convert audio files to different sample rates (44.1kHz, 48kHz, etc.).

1

Upload Audio

Drop your audio file or click to browse.

2

Select Sample Rate

Choose the target sample rate (22.05, 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz).

3

Download

Download the resampled audio file.

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What Is Audio Sample Rate Converter?

The Audio Sample Rate Converter changes the sample rate of audio files. Sample rate determines how many times per second the audio is sampled — higher rates capture more detail. Standard rates include 44.1 kHz (CD quality), 48 kHz (video/broadcast standard), and 96 kHz (high-resolution audio). This tool uses the Web Audio API's built-in resampling capabilities via OfflineAudioContext to convert between sample rates with high-quality interpolation. Essential for matching audio sample rates for video editing, broadcast, or music production workflows.

Why Use Audio Sample Rate Converter?

  • Convert between all standard sample rates (22.05 to 96 kHz)
  • High-quality resampling using browser's native algorithms
  • Essential for matching audio requirements for video and broadcast
  • Browser-based processing — no uploads needed

Common Use Cases

Video Production

Convert audio to 48 kHz to match video production standards.

CD Mastering

Convert to 44.1 kHz for CD-quality audio format.

High-Res Audio

Upsample to 96 kHz for high-resolution audio workflows.

DAW Compatibility

Match sample rates across multiple audio files for DAW projects.

Technical Guide

Sample rate conversion uses the Web Audio API's OfflineAudioContext, which has built-in high-quality resampling. The source file is decoded using an AudioContext at its native sample rate. An OfflineAudioContext is created at the target sample rate with the appropriate number of channels and a duration calculated as: newLength = originalDuration * targetSampleRate. The decoded AudioBuffer is played into the OfflineAudioContext via an AudioBufferSourceNode, and the context's built-in resampler handles the rate conversion using sinc interpolation. The rendered output AudioBuffer contains the audio at the new sample rate. This is then encoded as a 16-bit PCM WAV file. Upsampling adds interpolated samples; downsampling applies an anti-aliasing filter before decimation to prevent aliasing artifacts.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    44.1 kHz is sufficient for all music playback — it covers the full audible range
  • 2
    48 kHz is the standard for video and broadcast — use this for video projects
  • 3
    Upsampling doesn't add audio quality — it just increases file size
  • 4
    When matching rates between files, prefer downsampling the higher-rate file over upsampling the lower-rate one

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is sample rate?
Sample rate is how many times per second the audio signal is measured (sampled). 44,100 Hz means 44,100 samples per second.
Q Which sample rate should I use?
44.1 kHz for music/CD, 48 kHz for video/broadcast, 96 kHz for high-resolution audio production.
Q Does upsampling improve quality?
No. Upsampling creates interpolated samples but cannot add audio information that wasn't in the original.
Q What happens when downsampling?
Downsampling removes samples. Frequencies above the Nyquist frequency (half the new sample rate) are filtered out to prevent aliasing.
Q Is processing done locally?
Yes. All sample rate conversion happens in your browser. No files are uploaded.

About This Tool

Audio Sample Rate Converter is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.