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.wav File Extension

File Type 1WAVE Audio File

Developer Microsoft
Category Audio files
File Format Binary

.WAV Type 1

A WAV file is an audio file that uses a standard digital audio file format utilized for storing waveform data. It allows audio recordings to be saved with different sampling rates and bitrates and is often saved in a 44.1 KHz, 16-bit, stereo format, which is the standard format used for CD audio.

More Information

WAV is short for "Waveform Audio File Format," and is pronounced "wave." WAV files are similar to .AIF files, but they are based on the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF), rather than the Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF). WAV files are most often seen on Windows-based computers, while AIF files are more common on Macintosh systems.

Programs that open WAV files

Windows
FMJ-Software Awave Studio
Microsoft Windows Media Player
CyberLink PowerDirector
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Apple QuickTime Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
ACD Systems ACDSee
Roxio Creator
Google Drive
Microsoft Groove Music
Adobe Audition
Microsoft Windows Music
CyberLink PowerProducer
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
Google Drive
XMMS
Adobe Acrobat
Audacity
Myriad Melody Assistant
Myriad Harmony Assistant
Clementine
Chaos Group Pdplayer
Synfig Studio
Snap!
Android
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
antvplayer Media Converter
Apowersoft Phone Manager
Macintosh
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Apple QuickTime Player
Eltima Elmedia Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Roxio Toast
Google Drive
Adobe Audition
Adobe Acrobat
Avid Pro Tools
Apple Logic Pro
Apple Final Cut Pro
Roxio Popcorn
JRiver Media Center
iOS
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
olimsoft OPlayer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS

File Type 2DTS-WAV File

Developer DTS
Category Audio files
File Format Binary

.WAV Type 2

File created by DTS audio programs, which are used to author stereo music and surround sound music CDs; contains audio data for multiple channels; can only be played by programs that support DTS-WAV encoding.

Programs that open WAV files
Windows
FMJ-Software Awave Studio
Foobar2000
DTS Surround Audio Suite
DTS Surround Sound Suite
Macintosh
DTS Surround Audio Suite
DTS Surround Sound Suite

About WAV Files

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