A WV file is typically associated with WavPack, a high-quality audio compression format. WavPack is known for its ability to compress audio files without losing any audio quality. WV files are compressed audio files that use WavPack compression to reduce file size while preserving the original audio fidelity.
How to open a WV file:
1. WavPack Audio Player:
- The most straightforward way to open and play WV files is to use a dedicated WavPack audio player. You can find audio players that specifically support the WavPack format, such as Foobar2000, Winamp, or other third-party players.
2. Foobar2000:
- Foobar2000 is a versatile and customizable audio player for Windows that supports a wide range of audio formats, including WV files.
3. Winamp:
- Winamp, a classic media player, can handle WV files with the appropriate plugin installed.
4. VLC Media Player:
- VLC is a popular and versatile media player that can handle a variety of audio and video formats, including WV files.
5. WavPack Audio Library:
- WavPack provides a command-line tool called wvunpack that allows you to unpack WV files into standard WAV files. You can then play the resulting WAV files using any audio player.