How to Play WAV Files on iPhone/iPad/iPod

WAV stands for Waveform Audio File Format, and it is a file format for audio files within the Windows operating system. Generally, iPhone can't play WAV audio files natively. If you want to play WAV on iPhone the best solution is to convert WAV to iPhone natively supported formats.

In this guide, we will talk about two common methods to help you play WAV on iPhone, iPad and iPod.

1. Convert WAV Files for iPhone/iPad/iPod with iTunes

Step 1. Open iTunes, and navigate to "Preferences > General > Import Settings" option.

Step 2. Set "MP3 Encoder" in "Import Using", and choose 128 kbps, 160 kbps, or 192 kbps. Then, click OK to close the Preferences interface.

Step 3. Import your WAV file into iTunes by clicking on "File > Add File to Library." Select one or more WAV files already in iTunes, and then right click to choose "Create MP3 Version".

Step 4. Then plug in with your iDevice. Click the Device button > Music > Sync Music > Apply.

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2. How to Play WAV Files on iPhone/iPad/iPod with AnyTrans

AnyTrans is a full-way and all-sided iOS file management tool made for all iPhone, iPad and iPod. It manages the data on your iDevices including music, photos, videos, ringtones, voice memos, contacts, notes, messages, etc. When transferring audio or video files like WMA, WAV, WMV, AVI and more from computer to iDevice, AnyTrans convert the incompatible media files to iPhone/iPad/iPod friendly format, so it is very easy to play MAV on your iPhone, iPad or iPod with the help of AnyTrans.

Step 1. Download AnyTrans and install it on your PC or Mac. Link your iPhone, iPad or iPod to computer. You can click the Settings button to set the audio format you want AnyTrans to convert to.

Step 2. Click on Audio option, and choose Music.

Step 3. Click the + button, and find the WAV files on your computer, and click Open to tart transferring and converting WAV files to your iDevice.

The Bottom Line

It is not exaggerated to say that AnyTrans is the best alternative to iTunes for it does a great job on data-transferring, content-backup, and file-management. Download the free trial of it to have a try.