All about W64 Files

The W64 file type is primarily associated with WaveLab.

W64File Extension W64
 File extension: W64
File type:  audio file

What is a W64 file?

W64 files mostly belong to WaveLab. W64 files are specialized digital audio files that use the Waveform Audio File Format. They store uncompressed, high quality audio data and are known as the RF64 audio file format or Wave64.
  • Purpose: To hold large audio files that exceed the size limits of standard WAV formats.
  • Usage: Employed in professional audio editing environments, these files are frequently handled by software like WaveLab.
  • Functionality: They provide a robust container that supports extended file sizes and maintains audio data integrity in editing and production workflows.
    • FilExt.com tip: This file format is vital in projects requiring extended duration recordings and high-resolution sound. Its design supports efficient handling of large digital audio tracks, a necessity in professional sound editing and mastering.

    How to open W64 files

    You need a suitable software like WaveLab to open a W64 file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your W64 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a W64 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    How do you convert W64 files to MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...

    If you want to convert or edit a W64 file, you can use our free Online W64 File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .w64 file to play" on this page.
    2. Your W64 file will then be displayed in the browser.
    3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
    4. Then choose the audio format (e.g. MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...) you want.
    5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

    Programs that open and convert W64 files:

    1. WaveLab
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. W64 files are often referred to as WaveLab audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Sonic Foundry (Video Editor Wave64 File) by Sony Corporation of America
      Sonic Foundry sold its editor assets to Sony July 31, 2003. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 72 69 66 66 2E 91 CF 11 A5 D6 28 DB 04 C1 00 00, ASCII: riff. This file format is classified as Audio. Program ID is w64file, Wave 64

    Technical Data for W64 File Extension

    File classification:
    Audio
    Identifier:
    Hex: 72 69 66 66 2E 91 CF 11 A5 D6 28 DB 04 C1 00 00, ASCII: riff (provided by TrID database)
    Program ID:
    w64file, Wave 64
    Related files:
    aif, aiff, flac, ogg, wav, pkg, mp4, sfr, sfa, sfvidcap

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sonic Foundry\Sound Forge 6.0\forge60.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Sound Forge 7.0\forge70.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: D:\Images\SoundForge\forge70.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: D:\Sonic Foundry\Sound Forge 6.0\forge60.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sonic Foundry\Vegas 4.0\vegas40.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Vegas 5.0\vegas50.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Vegas 6.0\vegas60.exe %1
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Sound Forge 8.0\Forge80.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\Winamp.exe %1
    ProgramID: NOVAVideoExplosionDeluxe15
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nova Development\Video Explosion 1.5\videxp15.exe
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Vegas Movie Studio 6.0\VegasMovieStudio60.exe
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\vegas\vegas60.exe
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Sound Forge 9.0\Forge90.exe
    ProgramID: Wave 64
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\Vegas Pro 8.0\vegas80.exe
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    a w64 audio file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with W64 files

    • Associate the W64 file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open audio files. Because only the current version supports the latest W64 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available WaveLab update.
    • To make sure that your W64 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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