Audio format
What is a .wv file?
WavPack, a lossless codec that can also run in a hybrid mode: it keeps the part of the signal a lossy codec throws away in a separate stream. From one file you can decode either a small lossy preview or the full lossless original.
fileclay opens and writes WavPack
When to use WavPack
- Best for
- Audiophile archives and high-resolution audio.
- Advantages
- Lossless quality and error resilience.
- Disadvantages
- Niche outside enthusiast circles.
Convert WavPack files
Questions about WavPack
How do I convert my files to .wv?
Open the fileclay converter, drop your file in and pick .wv as the output format. It runs inside your browser with WebAssembly, so nothing is uploaded, there’s no account and no watermark.
Which formats can I convert WV files into?
fileclay can write 19 formats from a WV file, including MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, AAC and FLAC. Pick any of them as the output format when you drop the file in.