File Extension Library


.WAVE File Extension

  • Category: Audio Files

What are .WAVE files and how to open them?

Can't open .WAVE file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WAVE file.

What is a .WAVE file extension?

.WAVE file extension has been classified as Audio Files.

.WAVE is WAVE Sound File

CD-quality audio file, similar to a .AIFF file; stores an uncompressed audio waveform in a standardized format; WAVE files are more common on Windows systems, while AIFF files are more common on Macintosh computers.

WAVE files most commonly use a .WAV extension.

List of all softwares that can open the WAVE Sound File
Windows
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iTunes
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player
Apple iTunes
Roxio Toast 17

How to fix problems with .WAVE files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WAVE files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WAVE file format
  2. You need to check the .WAVE file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)