WAV
WAV Format
Waveform Audio File Format
WAV is an uncompressed audio format developed by Microsoft and IBM, delivering studio-quality audio at the cost of large file sizes.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .wav |
| MIME Type | audio/wav |
| Category | audio |
| Transparency | ✗ Not supported |
| Animation | ✗ Not supported |
| Lossy Compression | ✗ No |
| Lossless Compression | ✓ Yes |
| Vector-based | ✗ No |
| Browser Support | All major browsers |
| Best For | Audio editing, professional recording, archiving |