Uncompressed WAV for producers
WAV is an uncompressed PCM container — ideal for loading into a DAW, chopping into samples, or archiving speech without generational loss. yt2mp3.lol decodes the source once and writes a 16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo WAV, matching CD audio.
Note on source quality
WAV does not improve audio beyond the original YouTube stream. For pristine sources (official music channels, live recordings), WAV preserves everything that's there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Roughly 10 MB per minute at 16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo.
Yes. For mobile listening, MP3 or M4A is more practical.