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.WAV · Waveform Audio File Format
Audio
About the .wav format
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is an uncompressed audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM, providing the highest audio fidelity. Use OpenFiles to open and play WAV files for free on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
File Details
- Extensions
- .wav
- MIME Types
- audio/wav, audio/x-wav
- Categories
- Audio
How to Open .wav Files
- 1
Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.
- 2
Launch OpenFiles and open your .wav file via File > Open or drag and drop.
- 3
Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.
Supported by
Media Player
Viewer
FAQ
Use OpenFiles to open and play .wav audio files for free, supporting various sample rates and bit depths.
.wav is an uncompressed audio format that preserves the complete original audio data, commonly used in professional audio editing and recording.
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