.W64 File and How to Open .W64 File?

If you’ve stumbled across a file ending with the extension .W64, you’re likely scratching your head trying to figure out what it is and how to open it. The short answer is that those files are Wave64 audio files, and they’re similar to Wave (.WAV) files but with some extra features.

A Wave64 file is a container format, meaning that it holds multiple pieces of information just like a ZIP file. Inside the container, you’ll find audio data, as well as metadata which includes file information, author information, and more.

Most notably, Wave64 files can be larger than the standard Wave file size limit of 4GB. Wave64 supports files up to 8 exabytes, so you can store a lot more information in a single file.

Unfortunately, Wave64 files are not as popular as Wave files and are not supported by as many programs. If you’re looking for a way to open a Wave64 file, your best bet is to use Audacity. Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor that supports Wave64 files, so you can open, edit, and save them.

If you don’t have Audacity, you can download it from its website. Once you’ve installed it, you can open a Wave64 file by going to File > Open and selecting your file. Once the file is open, you can edit it or save it as a different format, such as a Wave or MP3 file.

So if you’ve come across a Wave64 file and you’re not sure what to do with it, now you know. With Audacity, you can open, edit, and save Wave64 files just like any other audio file.