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, iPhones 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 the “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.

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 iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

Step 1. Download AnyTrans and install it on your PC or Mac > Connect your new iPhone to the computer with a USB cable > Choose the “Device Manager” mode > Click the “+” button to add music from the computer.

For PC, click on the Settings button to set the audio format you want AnyTrans to convert to. For Mac, go to Preferences to set it.

Step 2. Choose the folder that contains the WAV files you need > Select the file you prefer > Click the “Open” button to continue.

Step 3. Click the “>” button to continue > Then click the “Next” button to start converting the selected WAV files from your computer to your iPhone. It will convert to the iPhone-supported file automatically.

The Bottom Line

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