WV to GSM Converter

Encode WavPack lossless into GSM mobile speech codec

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Mobile Telephony

Encode WavPack lossless into the GSM codec that powers mobile phone voice calls worldwide.

Optimal Source

Lossless WavPack gives the GSM encoder its best possible input — clear, artifact-free audio.

Secure Processing

WV uploads are removed after conversion. GSM files are deleted within 24 hours.

How to convert WV to GSM

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

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Choose gsm 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 gsm 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
GSM 06.10 (Full Rate) is the foundational speech codec of the Global System for Mobile Communications standard, ratified by ETSI in 1991 and deployed across hundreds of cellular networks worldwide. Operating at a fixed 13 kbit/s, the algorithm applies Regular Pulse Excitation with Long-Term Prediction (RPE-LTP) to compress 20 ms frames of 8 kHz mono speech into just 33 bytes each. This approach models the vocal tract as a linear predictive filter, encodes the excitation signal, and leverages pitch periodicity for further reduction — tuned to deliver intelligible voice under the bandwidth constraints of early digital mobile channels. The codec powers not only GSM telephony but also many VoIP applications, voicemail systems, and IVR platforms that benefit from its low bitrate. Three concrete advantages stand out. First, extraordinary compression: one minute of speech fits in roughly 100 KB, enabling efficient storage and transmission. Second, universal tooling — libraries such as libgsm and SoX handle encoding and decoding on every major platform. Third, a royalty-free patent landscape that has encouraged adoption across open-source telephony projects like Asterisk and FreeSWITCH.
Initial release: 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WV to GSM?

GSM 06.10 is the universal mobile phone speech codec. Encoding from lossless WavPack delivers the cleanest GSM output.

Is GSM for speech only?

GSM 06.10 is optimized for voice at very low bitrates. Music content loses significant fidelity.

What uses GSM files?

Asterisk PBX, IVR systems, GSM networks, and telephony applications use GSM-encoded audio.

Does lossless source help?

Yes — artifact-free WavPack audio gives the GSM encoder cleaner input, producing better voice output.

Is it free?

Yes — WV to GSM is free on convertio.tools.