System File Type – wav

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System File Type

wav

Audio
Windows Explorer icon for the wav file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A RIFF/WAVE audio file.

Characteristics

Chunk-based binary container commonly carrying uncompressed PCM audio, though other codecs and metadata chunks are possible.

Common Uses

Recording, editing, sound effects, mastering, archival audio, and Windows multimedia.

Compatible Programs

  • VLC media player
  • Windows Media Player
  • Audacity
  • FFmpeg

Sources

wav Available by Year Taken/Created

wav — Live from Microsoft

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