How to Play WAV Files on iPhone

Hi everyone! In this article, I'll tell you how to play WAV files on an iPhone and everything you want to know about this audio format. Read on, this format is worth attention! Trust me as an expert audiophile 😏

OK, but… what is WAV?

WAV (or Waveform Audio File Format) is an audio file extension created by Microsoft. It is now a standard format for game sounds, system tones, and CD-quality audio. WAV is famous for its quality of sound, so it's no surprise it’s still in use.

Why WAV is better?

WAV files are uncompressed and lossless. This means the format doesn’t modify or spoil the quality of sound. For this reason, WAV is better than MP3, for example, or other compressed audio formats.

Can I play WAV on iPhone?

No. WAV is incompatible with Apple and iTunes, so this is impossible unless you convert WAV to ALAC or another Apple-friendly format. The quality remains the same, as ALAC is also uncompressed and lossless.

BUT. There’s an app to help you play WAV files on iPhone!

You may agree — the quality always matters, even for the music you listen to. That’s why our Softorino developers created a small solution to help you play WAV files on your iPhone.

This app is called WALTR PRO, and it’s designed for Mac and Windows computers. WALTR easily transfers media files like music, videos, and documents of various formats to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. I mean, if we speak about music, almost ALL the formats, even WAV and FLAC.

Want to see how it works?

First, make sure to download it. It’s free and provides a bit of a limited trial for 24 hours. After that, you can decide whether to buy it or not.

Sosftorino has released a universal license with which you get access to all Softorino products for the price of one subscription.

Now, we can work with WALTR!

Before you launch WALTR, make sure you’ve downloaded all the necessary WAV files on your computer. Create a folder and drag it to your computer desktop for your convenience.

After you launch the app, do the following:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cord.

When your computer recognizes it, tap “Trust the device”. Ready!

Quick tip 1: if you go to WALTR Preferences and enable WI-FI Connectivity, then you’ll be able to connect your iPhone wirelessly! This option will work only after your computer recognizes an iPhone.

[Remember: both your iPhone and a computer need to be connected to the same WI-FI network]

Step 2. Drag a file/folder & drop it into WALTR.

Simply move your favorite music in WATR’s black box. The transfer will start automatically. WALTR recognizes the type of file. This means that if you transfer a song, WALTR will push it to the native Music app.

Quick tip 2: by default, WALTR will automatically add artwork to your songs. But if you want to have another artwork — you can add them on your own! Create a folder that includes music files and pictures you want to include. Remember that both a pic and a song need to have the same name.

For instance, “BillieEilish-BadGuy.wav” & “BillieEilish-BadGuy.jpeg”.

Step 3. Wait for it…

Ta-da! Just in a couple of seconds, all the files appear in the default Music app.

Launch the app. Click on the song… can you hear it?

Yeah! Now you can play WAV files on iPhone. This is because WALTR converts all the incompatible files into the Apple-friendly ones on-the-fly.

Congrats, you’ve just learned how to play WAV on iPhone! You can transfer any audio/video/doc format now.

[By the way, you can also transfer ringtones — they need to have the M4R format. To find them on your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds > Ringtones. They will appear above the default ones]

Wrapping up

Putting in a nutshell, let’s sum up the main perks of WALTR PRO:

• no size restrictions
• all Apple devices supported
• wireless connection
• any format supported
• quick transfer
• intuitive UI
• no iTunes required

Personally, I have tons of music on my iPod. I used to wait for them to transfer for soooo long. Now I transfer the whole playlists and music albums in seconds — I don’t even eat that fast :D

By the way, with WALTR, you can quickly transfer even 2-hour-long videos (you can also add subtitles to them). And not only to an iPhone.

The app supports all iPhone, iPod, and iPad models, which is very convenient. Imagine that you need to download several movies before a long trip but don’t want to take a laptop. An iPad can be a great alternative.

You can also try WALTR PRO and tell us about your experience! Now that you know how to play WAV files on your iPhone, you can try downloading ebooks, movies, or your favorite TV series to any Apple device.