.wav WAV audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/vnd.wave |
|---|---|
| Description | WAV audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Based on | application/x-riff |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .wav file?
A .wav file is a “WAV audio” (MIME type audio/vnd.wave).
How do I open a .wav file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .wav file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.wav shows the guessed type.
Which format is .wav based on?
Technically a .wav file is a subtype of “RIFF container” (application/x-riff), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .wav?
The MIME type is audio/vnd.wave. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/vnd.wave .wav; in nginx: types { audio/vnd.wave wav; }.