File Extension/WAV
alphabetical list of extensions

File extension .WAV

File description

There are many audio files out there, but perhaps one of the most efficient types is WAV. WAV files are very common with most computers and audio system. It has proven to be useful for many users. However, if you are using a WAV, there are some pros and cons to consider.

A WAV file is great and all, however there is a one issue found in the file type. A WAV file can turn out to be a rather large file. While this factor can vary, when you compare this to the likes of a MP3, a wav file is massive. If you are trying to save space, this might be a problem.

While a WAV can be a big file, there might a good reason for it. If you are using a WAV, then you are getting the best quality in the audio file. A WAV file sounds defining, so it is no surprise why this file is common. A WAV file is common for a reason. Why some files may be more complex then this type, you can never go wrong with WAV files.

Description of the problem
If you have on your computer a .WAV file that you cannot open, you are in exactly the same situation as thousands of other people who have similar problems with this or any other unknown file.

There may be several reasons why you cannot open the file with .WAV extension. Directly on this website you can find a solution of the most common problem with the .WAV file – that you do not have on your computer the appropriate program to open the file.
Solution
From the list below, select the appropriate program, install it and double click on the icon of a file that did not want to open - the problem with the .WAV file extension should be solved. However, if this does not happen, go back to the website to learn about other possible causes of the error, which have been described at the bottom of the website.
Category
Audio Files
Developer
Microsoft
Popularity
StarStarStarStarStar
File name: WAVE Audio File
Programs that will open this file:
Windows
Windows
Aimersoft DRM Media Converter Aimersoft DRM Media Converter
ALLPlayer ALLPlayer
Any Audio Converter Any Audio Converter
Audacity Audacity
AVS Audio Converter AVS Audio Converter
dBpoweramp family suite dBpoweramp family suite
FormatFactory FormatFactory
fre:ac fre:ac
Free Mp3 Wma Converter Free Mp3 Wma Converter
Freemake Audio Converter Freemake Audio Converter
Helium Music Manager Helium Music Manager
ImTOO DPG Converter ImTOO DPG Converter
iPad Video Converter Factory Pro iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
iTunes iTunes
Jam2Wav Jam2Wav
jetAudio jetAudio
Magic FLAC to MP3 Converter Magic FLAC to MP3 Converter
MediaMonkey MediaMonkey
Microsoft Expression Encoder Microsoft Expression Encoder
MID Converter MID Converter
Movavi Audio Suite Personal Movavi Audio Suite Personal
Nero Multimedia Suite Nero Multimedia Suite
QuickTime Player QuickTime Player
RealPlayer RealPlayer
SUPER SUPER
Switch Audio File Converter Software Switch Audio File Converter Software
TAudioConverter Audio Converter TAudioConverter Audio Converter
VLC media player VLC media player
Winamp Winamp
Windows Media Player Windows Media Player
Xilisoft iPod Rip Xilisoft iPod Rip
Xilisoft Video Converter Xilisoft Video Converter
xrecode xrecode
Mac OS
Mac OS
Aimersoft DVD Ripper Aimersoft DVD Ripper
All2MP3 All2MP3
Apple Logic Pro Apple Logic Pro
iTunes iTunes
Movavi DVD Ripper Movavi DVD Ripper
QuickTime Player QuickTime Player
RealPlayer RealPlayer
Toast 11 Toast 11
VLC media player VLC media player
Windows Media Player OS X Windows Media Player OS X
Wondershare Video Converter Wondershare Video Converter
Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker
Linux
Linux
VLC media player VLC media player
XMMS XMMS
Android
Android
VLC media player for Android VLC media player for Android
Category
Audio Files
Developer
DTS
Popularity
StarStar
File name: DTS-WAV File
Programs that will open this file:
Windows
Windows
DTS Surround Audio Suite DTS Surround Audio Suite
DTS Surround Sound Suite DTS Surround Sound Suite
Foobar2000 Foobar2000
Mac OS
Mac OS
DTS Surround Audio Suite DTS Surround Audio Suite
DTS Surround Sound Suite DTS Surround Sound Suite
Remember!
The .WAV file extension can correspond to several not related file formats. If there is more than one file format with the .WAV extension, you will probably find most of them at this website. Remember that you need to download a program to support a particular file type. So first look through the entire contents of the website to select a program to support just the file you have.

Other possible reasons why your .WAV file does not want to open

In addition to the problem described above, i.e. the lack of the appropriate application to support the .WAV file, there may be several reasons that cause problems with opening and operation of the data format:

1. Incorrect version of the installed application

A quite common problem is the lack of application in the appropriate version. Even if you have an application, with the help of which you should open the .WAV file, you may have a problem with it because of its version. Perhaps in previous versions the application has not yet supported the .WAV file, so download the update and check again.

2. Incorrect .WAV file association with the program

If you have already installed the appropriate application, and it is the correct version, the file may not open correctly, because the operating system does not have information that this program supports the file. So you need to "show" which program the computer should use. To do this:

  • Right-click the .WAV file
  • Go to the "Open with" - then "Choose default program ..."
  • Locate the appropriate application
  • Click "OK"

3. The file is corrupt

It also happens that the file you want to open is corrupt and therefore there is no such possibility. In this situation, you should find its different version, or ask a person from whom you got, to send it again.