.wav — Waveform Audio File
Microsoft / IBM · 1991
ما هو ملف .wav؟
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is a standard uncompressed audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM. WAV files store audio data in raw PCM format, preserving full studio-quality sound but resulting in very large file sizes (~10MB per minute for CD quality). WAV is the standard format for professional audio production, sound design, and music mastering. It is universally supported across all platforms and audio software.
البرامج التي تفتح ملفات .wav
| المنصة | البرنامج | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ويندوز | Windows Media Player | مجاني | رسمي |
| Audacity | مجاني | ||
| ماك | QuickTime Player | مجاني | |
| GarageBand | مجاني |
المشاكل الشائعة مع ملفات .wav
الأسئلة الشائعة
.wav files can be opened with several programs. Windows Media Player is one of the most popular choices.
Generally yes, .wav files are safe to open with appropriate software.
Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .wav files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.
التفاصيل التقنية
Waveform Audio File files use the audio/wav MIME type and were first introduced in 1991 by Microsoft / IBM. The file can be identified by its signature: 52 49 46 46 (RIFF).