.WAVE File Extension

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Information about the file WAVE
  • WAVE Sound Format
  • Audio Files
  • N/A

What is the WAVE file?

The WAVE file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the WAVE Sound Format format. WAVE files are supported by Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The WAVE file is one of the Audio Files files, just like 771 of the other files found in our file information database.

A program that can open the WAVE file is e.g. QuickTime Player. This software was released by Apple, Inc.. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player, Helium Music Manager.

MIME Types
  • application/x-wav
  • audio/wav

Programs, that can open .WAVE files

Imploded Software
Helium Music Manager
Windows
Microsoft Corporation
Windows Media Player
Windows
Apple, Inc.
QuickTime Player
Windows
Apple, Inc.
iTunes
Windows
Apple, Inc.
Apple Logic Pro
Mac OS
Apple, Inc.
QuickTime Player
Mac OS
Apple, Inc.
iTunes
Mac OS

How to open a .WAVE file?

If you have problems opening the file WAVE, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the WAVE file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your WAVE file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all WAVE files should automatically open with the selected program.

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