WAVE File Extension - Printable Version

File Type	WAVE Sound File
Developer	N/A
Popularity
Category	Audio Files

File Description

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.

Program(s) that open .WAVE files

Mac OS

	Apple QuickTime Player
	Apple iTunes
	Roxio Toast 11
	Other audio player

Windows

	Microsoft Windows 7 Media Player
	Apple QuickTime Player
	Apple iTunes
	Roxio Creator 2012
	Other audio player

Updated 5/8/2008

.WAVE File Extension