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How to Find WAV Sounds

WAV or Waveform Audio File Format is the default sound format for Microsoft and IBM computers. In contrast to MP3 format, WAV files are much larger in file size and are considered a raw format. Although any sound can be in WAV format, most WAV files are short in duration. This includes clips from larger audio pieces and sound effects as well. Moreover, most WAV files are free to download because the material isn't copyrighted.

Instructions

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      Locate WAV files on your computer. Click the "Start" button and type "WAV" into the search bar. Press "Enter" to view a list of available WAV files. Double-click any file to open and play it.

    • 2

      Go to the FreeSite (see Reference section) for a list of free WAV websites. Choose a site based on your interests and what kind of sounds you are looking for.

    • 3

      Choose a WAV sound category. This includes movie and TV quotes as well as other various sounds.

    • 4

      Click the sound link. Click "Open With" to automatically play it with your default media player or "Save File" to download the file onto your computer.

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