Tips to open WV file

Can't open the WV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WV files as well as a list of programs that support WV files.

WV file extension

File Name WavPack Audio Format
File Developer WavPack
File Category Audio Files

The WV file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WV file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WV file?

The WV file has been categorized as Audio Files. It was designed by WavPack. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. WavPack Audio Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is VLC media player. This was created by VideoLAN Project Team. Alternatively, you can use 18 other programs. ImgBurn, Foobar2000, FL Studio, VUPlayer will apply when it is not possible to use VLC media player.

How to open WV file?

The main problem with WavPack Audio Format is that the WV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WV file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install VLC media player

The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VLC media player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WV files.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with WV files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WV file still does not use the VLC media player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WV file with the VLC media player program.

Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the VLC media player program, it is possible that WavPack Audio Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VideoLAN Project Team page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WV file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The WV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the WV file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WV file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of WV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use WavPack help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file WV except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WV file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WV file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WV file again. However, some background programs may block the WV file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.