WAV Sample Files
WAV (pronounced "wave"), known as the Waveform Audio File, is a Microsoft-created file format for audio. There is no compression used in WAV files, which means they're often quite large in size. Download sample WAV files for free, with no royalties, DRM or licensing on any file.
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Download WAV Sample Files
| File | File type | File size | Track length | Mime type | Codec | Download example file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAV Example File Download | WAV | 10 MB | 01:00 | audio/wav | Download example file | |
| WAV Example File Download | WAV | 30 MB | 03:00 | audio/wav | Download example file | |
| WAV Example File Download | WAV | 51 MB | 05:00 | audio/wav | Download example file | |
| WAV Sample - 5 Second Tone | WAV | 431 KB | 0:05 | audio/wav | PCM | Download example file |
Example WAV files
Unlike MP3, WAV files are high-quality file types that store audio data. WAV files are usually a much higher file size. WAV was the precursor to MP3; which rose to popularity due to its low file size, so you can expect to find that WAV files are much higher file size. The higher file size is down to the lack of compression, which is arguably a good thing for audiophiles. They can be played on a PC or portable device. WAV files were revolutionary when they first became popular.