Converting from WAV to MP3 online may boost the peak level of your track, so try exporting your mixdown from your DAW at a lower ceiling level (ex.What can you do to prepare a track to become an MP3 hosted online? The encoder reduces bits that are perceptually less important, giving us a smaller file. In short an MP3 is a coded version of your track that has been strategically degraded in quality to minimize the data size for online streaming. Let’s take a top down view on quality and best practices. What’s the best way to upload audio online? Did you know you’re needlessly losing audio quality when you convert your music online? We answer a seemingly simple question: There are really simple tricks and tools to make sure your music sounds its best online and off.