Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .wav extension, but you are not sure what it is? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. Don’t worry! This article explains everything about the .wav file extension, how to open and work with it on various systems.
What is a .WAV file?
The .WAV file extension comes from WAVE Audio File. The creator of this file extension is Microsoft & IBM. This
What to know
There are currently 12 software that can open the .wav file on 5 platforms.
How to open a .WAV file?
Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .WAV file on your operating system/device.
How to open a .WAV file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .wav file on Windows in 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locating your .WAV file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Clementine software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .WAV file on Mac
To open the .wav file on Mac, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Finding your .WAV file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Clementine software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .WAV file on Linux
There are 4 simple steps to open the .wav file on Linux.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locate the .WAV file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Clementine software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .WAV file on Android
There is easy way to open the .wav file on Android.
Image 1: Locating your .WAV file in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Image2: Unable to open the file
If you try clicking the file, it will show you the error above.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
You need to locate the Google Play Store and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
To open the file, you will need to download the
How to open a .WAV file in the Browser
The currently known web apps that can open this file are:
Still cannot open the .WAV file?
If you are still unable to open the .WAV file, it might be because you are trying to open the wrong one. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .WAV file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .WAV file with the
