Category Overview

Audio File Extensions

Audio file extensions are used for music, voice recordings, sound effects, podcasts, and production projects. Explore the formats below to identify an audio file and find compatible playback, editing, or conversion software.

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Audio Extensions
Category Guide

How to work with audio file extensions

Audio formats vary by codec, compression method, quality, metadata, and application support. Use the exact extension page to identify suitable software, and preserve an original copy before converting or re-encoding an important recording.

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8 Audio Extensions Available
.BCSTM

Binary Cafe Stream

The BCSTM file format, which stands for Binary Cafe Stream, is a proprietary audio file format developed by Nintendo. It is primarily u...

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.BCWAV

Nintendo 3DS Binary Compressed Wave

The BCWAV file format is a proprietary audio container developed by Nintendo specifically for the Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming console...

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.BFSTM

Binary File Stream

The BFSTM (Binary File Stream) format is a proprietary audio container format developed by Nintendo, primarily used in games for the Wi...

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.BFWAV

Binary File Waveform

The BFWAV file format is a proprietary audio container format primarily associated with Nintendo's internal audio engine, specifically...

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.BNK

Wwise SoundBank File

The BNK file format, primarily known as a Wwise SoundBank, is a proprietary container format developed by Audiokinetic for their Wwise...

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.BRSTM

Binary Revolution Stream

The BRSTM (Binary Revolution Stream) file format is a proprietary audio container developed by Nintendo, primarily used in games for th...

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.BWAV

Nintendo Broadcast Wave Audio File

A BWAV file is a proprietary audio format primarily associated with Nintendo video games, notably used in modern consoles like the Nint...

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.BWF

Broadcast Wave Format

The Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) is a standard audio file format that serves as an extension of the ubiquitous Microsoft WAVE format. De...

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