MPG to WVE Converter

Extract Psion WVE audio from MPG videos online

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Psion Compatible

WVE is native to Psion handhelds. Extract MPG audio in the format these classic portable computers recognize.

Cloud Conversion

Processing happens on our servers — no retro hardware needed to create WVE files from your MPG sources.

Automatic Deletion

Uploaded MPG files are removed after processing. WVE outputs are deleted within 24 hours.

How to convert MPG to WVE

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

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Choose wve 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 wve file right afterwards

About formats

MPG is a common file extension for video files encoded using the MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 compression standards, developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group. The three-character extension originated from early Windows and DOS file systems that restricted extensions to three characters, providing a shorthand for the longer MPEG designation. MPG files contain MPEG program streams that multiplex one video and one or more audio elementary streams into a unified byte stream with synchronization timestamps. The format was widely used throughout the 1990s and 2000s for storing digital video on personal computers, appearing in everything from Video CD rips and DVD extractions to digital TV recordings captured with hardware encoder cards. MPG files using MPEG-1 compression typically contain 352x240 (NTSC) or 352x288 (PAL) video at bit rates around 1.5 Mbps, while MPEG-2 encoded MPG files support higher resolutions up to full HD. The program stream structure assumes a relatively reliable storage medium, unlike the transport stream variant designed for broadcast, making it efficient for file-based playback without the overhead of error recovery packets. Broad compatibility is one of the enduring strengths of the format, as virtually every media player across all operating systems can decode these files without additional codec installation. MPG continues to be encountered in archived video content, surveillance recordings, and legacy digital video workflows.
Initial release: August 1993
WVE is the audio format native to the Psion Series 3 family of personal digital assistants, released by British company Psion PLC beginning in September 1991. These clamshell PDAs included a built-in voice recorder, and all dictation functionality relied on WVE files to store captured sound. Each file begins with the ASCII signature "ALawSoundFile**" followed by a minimal header, then raw A-law encoded audio sampled at 8 kHz — a rate inherited from digital telephony standards. At 8000 bytes per second, a one-minute recording occupies just 480 KB, which was essential given that Psion devices stored data on SRAM cards typically ranging from 128 KB to 2 MB. The A-law encoding provides reasonable speech clarity within these tight storage constraints, prioritizing intelligibility over high-fidelity reproduction. WVE files can be converted to WAV or other modern formats using SoX, Awave Studio, or specialized Psion file utilities. While the format is firmly a product of early-1990s handheld computing, it holds historical significance as one of the first audio recording formats designed for pocket-sized consumer devices. Collectors and researchers studying mobile computing history occasionally encounter WVE files when recovering data from legacy SRAM media.
Developer: Psion PLC
Initial release: 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MPG to WVE?

WVE is the audio format for Psion handheld devices. Converting creates audio files these portable computers can play natively.

What is a Psion?

Psion was a line of British handheld computers popular in the 1990s. WVE was their proprietary audio format for voice recording and playback.

What plays WVE files?

Psion devices, SoX, and certain retro computing emulators can play WVE audio files.

Is WVE compressed?

WVE uses A-law or similar compression optimized for the limited storage of Psion handhelds — producing compact voice-quality audio.

Can I batch convert?

Upload multiple MPG files and extract WVE audio from each simultaneously.