Sample rate
The number of audio samples captured per second. 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz are common production values.
Uncompressed source workflow
Inspect and visualize a WAV file.
Read common WAV header details locally—including channels, sample rate, and bit depth—then create a responsive audio visualization.
WAV header reader
Know your source file
For standard RIFF/WAVE files, this browser check reads basic metadata from the file header. It does not upload or retain the audio.
Compatibility note
Some WAV variants store data differently. If extra fields do not appear, the audio may still play in the visualizer.
Understand the fields
What WAV details mean
These values describe the source. They do not automatically predict whether a visual will look better.
Bit depth
The resolution used for each PCM sample. Common sources include 16-bit and 24-bit WAV files.
Channels
One channel is mono; two channels are stereo. The visualizer combines frequency energy for the canvas response.
When WAV helps
Use the master when fidelity matters
WAV is a strong input when you already have an uncompressed export and are working on a capable device. The browser still needs to decode the full file, so long tracks can consume noticeably more memory than MP3.
- Useful for original mixes and masters
- No lossy MP3 encoding in the source
- Larger files need more browser memory
- MP3 may be faster for mobile experiments
Bring the WAV to life.
Use the same local file in the visualizer and compare bars, waves, and radial motion.
Visualize the WAV