WAV file format

Waveform Audio File

WAV stores audio uncompressed, so it keeps full quality but takes a lot of space. It is the standard format for audio editing and for many professional tools.

Convert WAV to MP3

Where WAV files open

Windows

Plays in the built-in Media Player app.

Yes

Mac

Plays in the Music app and QuickTime Player.

Yes

Audio editors

Every common audio editor opens WAV.

Yes

Convert WAV to

23 formats

Audio

Convert to WAV

57 formats

Video

Audio

Other audio formats