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Details of extension .wav

1 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) found in database.

Warning Problems with .wav files? First check your registry for hidden errors!

Extension: .wav
Type: Windows Waveform Sound
Category: Audio
Mime type: audio/x-wav
Description:
WAV is a file format developed by Microsoft and IBM for use on the PC. The format was built into the Windows 95 operating system and quickly became a standard.
[Detailed description] [Sample not yet available]
Open with: Windows Media Player
Program name: mplayer.exe
Related links:
none
Aliases:
wave
Related extensions:
3ga, aa, aac, ac3, acd, adx, aif, aifc, alaw, alp, amr, ape, apl, atrac, au, aud, avr, bap, bgw, bwf, caf, cda, cel, drm, ds2, dss, dts, dvf, efs, elb, etw, evrc, flac, gsm, h0, la, m4a, m4b, m4p, mid, mkw, mmf, mp1, mp2, mp2a, mp3, mpa, mpc, msv, nsa, ogg, omg, ovw, pcm, psg, rel, rex, saf, sb, sds, sdx, sfd, sfi, sfk, sfr, shn, snd, ssf, sw, swa, tak, tsp, tta, vag, val, voc, vop, vox, vpm, w64, wfb, wfd, wfp, wma, wv, wvc, xma, xmf
Extension: .bwf
Type: Broadcast Wave Format Audio
Category: Audio
Mime type: audio/x-wave
Description:
BWF file is a Broadcast Wave Format Audio. Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) is an extension of the popular Microsoft WAVE audio format and is the recording format of most file-based non-linear digital recorders used for motion picture, radio and television production.
[Detailed description] [Sample not yet available]
Open with: Adobe Audition
Program name:
Related links:
BWF on Wikipedia
Aliases:
wav
Related extensions:
dab, wav

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