Opening BWF Files
The BWF file type is primarily associated with Pro Tools.
What is a BWF file?
How to open BWF files
You need a suitable software like Pro Tools to open a BWF 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 BWF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BWF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online BWF Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert BWF files:
- Pro Tools by Avid
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BWF files are often referred to as Pro Tools audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Audition (audio recording) by AdobeAudition is a multi-track, non-destructive audio editing/restoration software for Windows and macOS. You can import, play, edit, and mix BWF audio files using Audition. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Broadcast WAVE Audio File Format, Version 1, Broadcast Wave Format
Technical Data for BWF File Extension
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.
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\MoviePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe
a bwf audio recording is a special file format by Avid and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with BWF files
- Associate the BWF file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open audio recordings. Because only the current version supports the latest BWF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Avid manufacturer website after an available Pro Tools update.
- To make sure that your BWF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .BWF file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.