.wv WavPack audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-wavpack |
|---|---|
| Description | WavPack audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 77 76 70 6B (wvpk) |
| Other extensions | .wvp |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .wv file?
A .wv file is a “WavPack audio” (MIME type audio/x-wavpack).
How do I open a .wv 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 .wv file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 77 76 70 6B (wvpk). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.wv checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .wv?
The MIME type is audio/x-wavpack. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-wavpack .wv; in nginx: types { audio/x-wavpack wv; }.