# How do I open a WAV file?

WAV files open in most desktop and mobile media players, including default system players.

Canonical URL: https://www.subclip.app/faq/how-to-open-a-wav-file

Last modified: 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

1. **Open in Subclip first**
Import WAV in [Subclip Home Player](https://subclip.app/home) to preview and move directly to transcript/edit workflows.

2. **Desktop players by OS**
- **Windows:** Media Player, VLC, Audacity, Adobe Audition
- **macOS:** QuickTime Player, Music app, VLC, Logic Pro
- **Linux:** VLC, Audacity, Ardour
- **Chromebook:** Chrome player, web DAWs, VLC (Linux)
- **Other OS:** Kodi, Plex, cross-platform DAWs

3. **Mobile devices**
- **iOS:** Files + Quick Look, VLC, Documents
- **Android:** VLC, MX Player, media manager apps
- **Windows phones (legacy):** default media player where supported

4. **Convert if needed**
[MP3 to WAV](/tools/convert-video-format/mp3-to-wav), [M4A to WAV](/tools/convert-video-format/m4a-to-wav), [MP4 to WAV](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-wav), [M4V to WAV](/tools/convert-video-format/m4v-to-wav).

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