Sum of Split File Sizes >> Original mp3

leelap

I split a 28 MgB mp3 into two files in order to have smaller files to upload to another application. The resulting two mp3 files were 25 & 24 MgB respectively...I was expecting two of about 14 MgB.

What am I missing here?

Chris75

Hello leelap, when you save a file in WavePad, the program encodes the audio file again applying the best encoding possible to achieve a good audio file. Is while the new file is encoded that the size varies, and it ends up being bigger because of the encoding process WavePad applies to it.

leelap

Thanks Chris...is there any way to adjust the encoding process so that I can get two files the size I need?

Chris75

The only way would be adjusting the bitrate to a lower setting, but keep in mind that lower bitrate would also mean a lower quality on the file created.

At this moment there is no option in WavePad to create light files with good quality.