Tips to open BWF file

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

BWF file extension

File Name Broadcast Wave Format
File Category Audio Files

The BWF file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BWF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BWF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is BWF file?

The file with the extension BWF is the Audio Files file type. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Broadcast Wave Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Adobe Audition to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the BWF file. Avid Pro Tools, Awave Studio, Apple Logic Pro, Microsoft Expression Encoder will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe Audition.

How to open BWF file?

An often recurring problem with Broadcast Wave Format is that BWF is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BWF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BWF 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 Adobe Audition

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Audition is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Audition into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file BWF.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Audition with BWF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BWF file still does not use the Adobe Audition program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BWF file with the Adobe Audition program.

Step 3. Update Adobe Audition to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe Audition program, it is possible that Broadcast Wave 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 Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BWF file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BWF file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BWF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of BWF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BWF files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BWF files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the BWF file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BWF 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 BWF file again. However, some background programs may block the BWF file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.