WAV is a file format and file extension ending with .wav that was created by Microsoft and IBM and widely introduced with the release of Microsoft Windows 95. WAV files were an early way of playing audio files on the computer that was replaced with MP3 and WMV files.
Sound terms, Wave
To play WAV files, use a media player, like Windows Media Player.
Related information
- How to cut or otherwise edit an MP3 or other audio file.
- A listing of computer file extensions is available on our file name extensions page.
