Best SoundCloud to WAV Downloader Tested: Red & Black List

I used to think downloading SoundCloud music to WAV was simple, just need to search "SoundCloud to WAV converter" on Google.

But after spending a whole week testing over 20 SoundCloud WAV downloaders, I discovered that most of them were scams. They claimed to download WAV but couldn't actually do it, and some were even dangerous phishing sites.

Below, I'll show you 3 effective convert SoundCloud to WAV tools and 5 spam sites to avoid.

Part 1. The Truth About SoundCloud to WAV Conversion

Before we begin, I need to clarify some important facts, as many people misunderstand SoundCloud to WAV conversion.

Truth 1: SoundCloud Doesn't Offer WAV Downloads

SoundCloud only allows uploaders to choose whether or not to make downloads available. Even then, the download format is MP3 (128-320kbps) or the original upload format.

SoundCloud doesn't offer WAV download options unless the uploader uploaded a WAV file and made it available for download.

Truth 2: Conversion ≠ Improved Audio Quality

This is the most important point: Converting MP3 or M4A to WAV does not improve audio quality.

Audio streams on SoundCloud are typically: 128kbps MP3 for free users and 256kbps AAC for SoundCloud Go+.

Even if you use a tool to "convert" it to WAV format, the audio quality remains the same, only the file size increases. This is like converting JPEG to PNG: the file size increases, but the number of pixels remains the same.

Part 2. Top 3 SoundCloud to WAV Downloaders [Red List]

After a week of testing, I found 3 tools that can actually download SoundCloud to WAV.

1 Lucida.to [Online]

Site: https://lucida.to/

Lucida.to is the best-performing online SoundCloud to WAV converter I tested. It's a merger of the teams behind DoubleDouble and Slav Art. Its interface is clean and intuitive, and most importantly, it truly downloads from SoundCloud to WAV.

• My real testing experience
• I downloaded about 30 SoundCloud tracks using Lucida.to. The overall experience was good: the conversion speed was relatively fast and most tracks were easily found.
• I carefully verified the download format, and it is indeed WAV.
• However, it cannot perform batch conversions. I tried several times, and all displayed an error. Furthermore, the downloaded WAV files had corrupted metadata.

How to download Soundcloud to WAV?

Step 1 Find the track you want to download on SoundCloud and copy link.

Step 2 Visit the Lucida.to website, paste the link into the input box, and click the "Go!" button.

Step 3 Select the WAV format. The interface also offers MP3, M4A, and WAV options.

Step 4 Click the Download button. It will automatically download and save the file to your device.

2 Loader.to [Online]

Site: https://en.loader.to/

Loader.to is another reliable online SoundCloud to WAV downloader. It supports multiple platforms and offers a wide range of format options like lucida.to.

• My real testing experience
• I tested Loader.to with about 20 songs. Overall, its reliability is good: can indeed download WAV files, although the conversion speed is slightly slower than Lucida.to.
• There are some pop-up ads during use, which need to be closed. However, they are generally within acceptable limits and not malicious ads. But recently, I haven't been able to open it at all.

3 SYC PRO [Desktop App]

Site: https://softorino.com/softorino-youtube-converter

SYC PRO is a professional SoundCloud download desktop application that supports Windows and Mac. It can also download YouTube and Vimeo video.

It's great for iPhone users because it can directly download music to Apple Music.

Furthermore, it's a paid desktop application, so it's free of ads and offers good privacy protection.

• My real testing experience
• I've been using SYC Pro on my Mac for two weeks, downloading about 100 SoundCloud tracks and several full playlists. The overall experience is very professional.
• I especially love its batch download feature. Download speeds are fast. 100 songs were downloaded in about ten minutes, and all files were correctly saved as WAV files.
• The only downside is that it's a paid service.

Part 3. 5 Scam Sites to Avoid [Tested & Black List]

This part contains the pitfalls I encountered, and I hope it can help you avoid them.

1 Soundcloudrips & Downcloud.cc

The two websites have almost identical interfaces, clearly indicating they are clones. Worse still, they are both outright scams.

I initially used Soundcloudrips because it looked professional and ranked first in Google search results, so I wasn't wary.

During the download, I selected the WAV option, but after clicking, the page immediately redirected to a suspicious third-party website. I returned to the original website and clicked download again. It still redirected to another page, but this time the file was successfully downloaded. However, upon opening it, the file was in M4A format, not WAV at all!

Later, I tested the same song on Downcloud.cc, and the result was exactly the same.

• Warning
• Never use either of these websites. They not only deceive users but may also spread malware.

2 SoundCloudAud

SoundCloudAud suffers from misleading advertising and excessive pop-up ads.

The website advertises itself as a SoundCloud WAV Downloader, but after pasting the link, the page only downloads MP3 files and no WAV option.

Since it does offer a SoundCloud MP3 Downloader function, I suspected I accidentally switched to it. After reselecting, I tried five different songs, with the same result.

Although the interface does mention WAV support, option is completely absent. This is classic misleading advertising.

Even more annoying is that each click triggers a new pop-up ad, resulting in a terrible user experience.

3 Scdownloader

This website is completely unusable.

I tested 10 different SoundCloud songs, including very popular tracks. Each time, it displayed the same error message: No tracks found.

I thought it might be a SoundCloud limitation, so I tried it at different times, but the result was still the same. I also tried different browsers, but it didn't work.

4 Okmusi

Okmusi was one of the worst websites I tested. It had all three major problems: false advertising, malicious ads, and corrupted file formats.

The website advertised itself as "Best SoundCloud to WAV Converter Online," so I hopefully copied a song link.

Then, just like Soundcloudrips & Downcloud.cc, it redirected me to a third-party website. Even after returning to the original website, there were pop-up ads, which I patiently closed. The only format options were MP3 and M4A, the promised WAV was nowhere to be found. I figured I'd try MP3 first.

After downloading, I tried playing the file. The music player displayed "File format corrupted!" The file size was even 0KB.

I then tried the M4A format, which was also corrupted.

• Warning
• False advertising + malicious ads + corrupted files. Using this website is a waste of your time.

Part 4. Create Original Music for SoundCloud with Tunesona

Besides converting SoundCloud to WAV, have you ever thought about creating your own music and uploading it to SoundCloud? Or downloading your music directly as a WAV file?

Tunesona - Create Your Own Music by Chatting

Tunesona is an AI music agent that understands your creative intentions. Through simple dialogue, it can help you gradually create your own music. Whether it's melody, rhythm, or lyrics, you can adjust and customize them according to your preferences.

How to create your own music with Tunesona?

Below, I will take the creation of 8-bit songs as an example.

Step 1 Visit Tunesona and get free creation credits.

Step 2 Enter your ideas in the chat box. You can describe in detail the retro game style, rhythm, and mood you want. If you don't have any thoughts, Tunesona can recommend some for you.

If you just want to create pure chip sound, select "Create instrumental".

Step 3 Choose your preferred creative direction. Select the one that best matches your ideas from the 3 directions recommended by Tunesona.

Step 4 Preview the generated music. If you have already entered a specific description, Tunesona will directly generate 2 different 8-bit tracks for you.

Step 5 Export and share. You can export high-quality WAV, andalso choose individual vocals and instrumental, perfect for later mixing. Or share your own link.

Listen to Chiptune Music created by Tunesona!

Part 5. FAQs About SoundCloud to WAV

1 Why convert SoundCloud to WAV?

1. WAV is compatible with most DAW and audio editing software, making music production convenient.2. WAV is an uncompressed container, suitable for archiving.3. WAV avoids the loss caused by secondary compression.

2 Can I really download from SoundCloud to WAV?

Yes, the 3 SoundCloud to WAV converters recommended in this blog can all download in WAV format.

3 Why are there so many fake SoundCloud to WAV converters?

Because of high demand, fraudulent websites exploit this to steal traffic, display ads, or spread malware. You need to choose carefully.

4 What's the best quality I can get from SoundCloud to WAV?

The highest quality is 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV format, but the actual sound quality is limited by the SoundCloud raw stream.

Conclusion

I initially thought SoundCloud to WAV was a simple requirement, but it turns out most websites are scams. But at least now you know which SoundCloud to WAV converters are legitimate and where the pitfalls are.

Or, consider a different approach: use Tunesona to create truly original music. You can download high-quality WAV files and build your own artist profile on SoundCloud.

This might be more meaningful than you think.