WAV file format

A WAV file is a digital audio format that stores sound in a straightforward, uncompressed way, preserving audio quality. It captures sound waves as a series of numbers representing amplitude over time, similar to a detailed digital snapshot of audio. WAV files are commonly used in professional audio environments because they maintain the original sound clarity without compression. The file contains a header with information about the audio format, such as sample rate and bit depth, followed by the actual audio data. This makes WAV files ideal for editing and mastering audio, though they tend to be larger in size compared to compressed formats.