The table below provides some useful information about the .wav extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .wav file?
- What program do I need to open a .wav file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .wav?
- How can I convert .wav file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .wav
1 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) found in database.
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 |
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| Aliases: | |
| wav | |
| Related extensions: | |
| dab, wav | |
Cannot open .wav files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.wav files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
