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How to Open WAV Files on PC?

Short for Waveform Audio File Format, WAV is a widely used audio file type originally developed for use on PCs. Now compatible with Macintosh and Linux operating systems as well, WAV most commonly stores audio data in an uncompressed manner that ensures maximum quality. All modern audio players support the WAV format, including the popular Winamp, Windows Media Player and Apple QuickTime applications. All three are available for the PC and can be downloaded and installed at no cost.

Instructions

Play WAV files using Winamp

Step 1

Open a Web browser window and navigate to the Winamp download page.

Step 2

Click the Download button and save the installer file to your computer when prompted.

Step 3

Launch the installer program by double-clicking the icon of the file you downloaded in the previous step. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Winamp on your computer.

Step 4

Open Winamp.

Step 5

Click File in the top menu bar and select Open. Locate your WAV file and then double-click its icon to open and play the file in Winamp.

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Play WAV files using Windows Media Player

Step 1

Open a Web browser window and navigate to the Windows Media Player download page.

Step 2

Click Download and save the installer file to your computer when prompted.

Step 3

Launch the installer program by double-clicking the icon of the file you downloaded in the previous step. Follow the on-screen prompts to install Windows Media Player on your computer.

Step 4

Open Windows Media Player.

Step 5

Press the Ctrl and O keys simultaneously. You can also press the Alt key, select File, and then click Open to achieve the same result. Either way, locate your WAV file and then double-click its icon to open and play the file in Windows Media Player.

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Play WAV files using QuickTime

Step 1

Open a Web browser window and navigate to the QuickTime download page.

Step 2

Click Download and save the installer file to your computer when prompted.

Step 3

Launch the installer program by double-clicking the icon of the file you downloaded in the previous step. Follow the on-screen prompts to install QuickTime on your computer.

Step 4

Open QuickTime.

Step 5

Click File in the top menu bar and select Open File. Locate your WAV file and then double-click its icon to open and play the file in QuickTime.

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