What is a WAV file?
The WAV file is short for Waveform Audio File Format. This is an audio file saved in the WAVE format. The WAVE format is a standard digital audio file format used for storing waveform data. Audio recordings with different sampling rates and bitrates are stored in WAV files, but are frequently stored in the standard format used for CD audio: the 44.1 KHz, 16 -bit stereo format. It can be used in many programs run on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Some of the these programs include Microsoft Windows Media Player, Apple iTunes, and other third-party applications, such as VideoLAN VLC media player and Eltima Elmedia Player.
How to Open WAV Files
How to Make WAV Files
Exact steps for creating WAV files will vary by program and operating system. Download one of the above listed programs and you should be able to follow typical procedure for opening files or creating files from the File menu. Typically you will select File > Open or File > New and continue through the prompts. Some programs may follow a different procedure for either creation or opening of files.