Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .wav file [ add info ]
WAV files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing WAV file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with WAV extension. However, it should be remembered that WAV file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is WAVe PCM Sound, Standard Windows Sound Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning WAV files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with WAV extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.wav file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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Microsoft Windows Media Player Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime Player Roxio Creator 2011 Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate RealNetworks RealPlayer VideoLAN VLC media player |
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Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime Player Roxio Toast 10 Titanium RealNetworks RealPlayer VideoLAN VLC media player |
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XMMS VideoLAN VLC media player |
.wav file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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DTS Surround Audio Suite DTS Surround Sound Suite Foobar2000 |
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DTS Surround Audio Suite DTS Surround Sound Suite |
If WAV file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a WAV file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open WAV file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing WAV in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit WAV format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.