Open WAV Files Online
WAV usually holds uncompressed PCM audio. It is the standard for recording and editing because nothing is lost.
Waveform Audio File · .wav
What you see in the WAV viewer
- Waveform per channel with zoom
- Spectrogram with adjustable FFT size
- Bit depth, peak level, clipping count and loudness
- Playback of any selection
Other ways to open WAV files
Windows
Media Player or Audacity.
macOS
QuickTime Player or Audacity.
Phone & tablet
Most players support WAV.
Frequently asked questions
Is my WAV file uploaded?
No. The file is read by your browser and shown on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, and it is gone when you close the tab.
How do I open a WAV file without installing software?
Drop the .wav file on this page. It opens straight away in the Audio Waveform & Spectrogram, on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone alike.
What if my WAV file doesn't open?
The viewer checks the file's content, not just its name. If it is damaged or not really a WAV file, you'll see an error or can switch to the hex view to look at the raw bytes.
Can I convert WAV to another format?
Yes. The free file converter turns WAV files into other formats in your browser as well, without uploading them.