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UW File - What is a .uw file and how do I open it?
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What is a UW file? A UW file is an audio file that contains raw, uncompressed sound data encoded using Pulse Code Modulation ( PCM ), which is a common method for converting analog audio signals into digital form. It stores data as unsigned 16-bit values and is typically created by specialized audio tools or exported from recording equipment.
More Information Unlike standard audio formats, such as .WAV or .MP3 , UW files do not include headers or metadata that describe how audio players should interpret the audio. Therefore, users must manually configure audio software with details like sample rate , bit depth, and number of channels to play or convert the audio correctly. Audio engineers, researchers, or developers working on sound processing systems often use UW files in technical or experimental environments. Since the files store raw data, these users have full control over the audio encoding process in their sound processing systems.
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What is a UW file?
A UW file is an audio file that contains raw, uncompressed sound data encoded using Pulse Code Modulation ( PCM ), which is a common method for converting analog audio signals into digital form. It stores data as unsigned 16-bit values and is typically created by specialized audio tools or exported from recording equipment.
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Unlike standard audio formats, such as .WAV or .MP3 , UW files do not include headers or metadata that describe how audio players should interpret the audio. Therefore, users must manually configure audio software with details like sample rate , bit depth, and number of channels to play or convert the audio correctly.
Audio engineers, researchers, or developers working on sound processing systems often use UW files in technical or experimental environments. Since the files store raw data, these users have full control over the audio encoding process in their sound processing systems.
How to open a UW file
You can open UW files with various audio players, such as Audacity and Adobe Audition . To open a UW file with Audacity, select File → Open .
How to convert a UW file
Various applications, including Audacity and Adobe Audition, can convert UW files to other file types.
For example, Audacity can convert UW files to the following formats:
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Updated: June 20, 2025