Audio

The WAV format

Uncompressed audio: every sample is stored as it is. It’s the working format of recording studios and editing software, perfect for editing but very heavy.

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Fact sheet

WAV

Waveform Audio File Format

Best for: Audio editing, original recordings, maximum fidelity.
Limits: Huge files, awkward to send.
Compression: none (PCM)
Size: about 10 MB per minute at CD quality
Compatibility: universal
Extensions: .wav
MIME type: audio/wav
Since: 1991

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Questions about the WAV format

How do I open a WAV file?

Usually a double click is enough: operating systems and the most common programs recognise it. If the program or website you use won’t accept it, you can convert it here to a more common format, for example MP3.

What extension do WAV files have?

.wav. The MIME type is audio/wav.

Does converting a WAV lose quality?

It depends on the target format: to lossless formats (PNG, FLAC, WAV) nothing is lost; to compressed formats (JPG, MP3, MP4) you can choose the quality to balance size and result.