.WAV File Extension
Full form: Waveform Audio File Format
What is a .wav file?
An uncompressed audio format from Microsoft and IBM that keeps full studio quality. Files that end with .wav belong to the audio family of file types, so your computer links them with a suitable program automatically.
Where is .wav used?
Music production, voice recording and sound editing. Because the format is so common, almost every modern device and software understands it.
Examples of .wav file names
voice.wav
How to open a .wav file
You can open it with: VLC, Audacity, Windows Media Player. If it does not open, check that the file is not damaged and that you have downloaded it fully; also confirm that the extension was not renamed by mistake.
Quick tips
Never rename a file just to change its extension, because that does not convert the data inside. Use a proper converter or the Save As / Export option. Keep a backup copy of important audio files before editing them.