THE LITTLE HELP DESK · 4 MIN READ
Meet LockChime.wav.
The filename, format, and USB location behind a custom lock sound — and how our converter takes care of the audio.
A file extension is only the beginning. A WAV file can contain different kinds of audio data, and a sound that plays on your laptop may still be unsuitable for your vehicle. LockChime uses a consistent, conservative export format for both our library and converter.
What our files contain.
| Filename | LockChime.wav |
|---|---|
| Encoding | Uncompressed PCM |
| Sample rate | 44,100 Hz |
| Sample depth | 16-bit |
| Channels | Mono |
| Duration | 0.5–5 seconds; 1–3 is a good starting point |
| Size | Less than 1,000,000 bytes |
These are our product export choices, not a claim that every number is a universal Tesla requirement. A five-second file in this format is about 441 KB, leaving comfortable room below our conservative size limit.
Changing an extension is not conversion.
Renaming sound.mp3 to LockChime.wav does not change the audio encoding. Use the converter to decode the source, choose a short section, combine channels, resample, and write an actual PCM WAV.
Keep the filename exact.
On some computers, familiar file extensions are hidden. Enable visible extensions before renaming so that you do not accidentally create LockChime.wav.wav. If your browser adds a duplicate number, remove it from the file you copy to your USB.
Choose the right part of your sound.
A short, recognizable opening makes a better lock sound than a long pause followed by a loud effect. In our converter, start and end times are visible before export. A tiny fade softens sharp boundaries. If your selection would clip digitally, the converter reduces its peak rather than exporting distorted samples.
The converter works entirely in your browser. WAV and MP3 inputs up to 20 MB and 60 seconds are supported when your browser can decode them. Choose an original recording or audio you have permission to use.
References & last review
Reviewed September 24, 2026. Vehicle feature details: Tesla Model 3 owner’s manual and Toybox documentation. Community implementation for the custom filename and USB root: TeslaUSB discussion. Check your current model and regional manual if the vehicle differs.
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