W64 File Format

Sony Wave64 category

W64 (Sony Wave64) is WAV beyond its 4 GB ceiling — a 64-bit riff on the RIFF container that Sony Vegas and high-resolution field recorders emit for hours-long sessions.

Typical use: Convert W64 recordings to WAV or FLAC for standard editors.

About the W64 format

W64 is Sony's Wave64 — what happens when WAV's 32-bit size fields run out of road. A RIFF variant with 64-bit offsets, it shrugs off the 4 GB ceiling that makes plain WAV choke, which is why long field-recording sessions and Sony Vegas projects land in W64.

Inside, it is the same uncompressed PCM as WAV — ffmpeg hands W64 to WAV, FLAC or MP3 without touching a single sample, so conversion is purely about container compatibility.

Strengths

✓ No 4 GB size ceiling — hours-long recordings
✓ Bit-exact PCM, same as WAV inside
✓ Standard in Sony Vegas workflows

Limitations

✗ Almost nothing outside Sony tools opens it
✗ Uncompressed — very large files
✗ Legacy niche — new tools prefer RF64

Structure: RIFF64 (sony w64 header)
Types / schema: PCM, any bit depth WAV supports
Compatibility: Sony Vegas, ffmpeg, Sound Forge
Best for: Long-duration uncompressed sessions

Convert W64 to…

26 direct directions plus 18 workflows, sorted A–Z; 🔥 marks popular targets.

Cross-engine workflows

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Frequently asked questions

What is a W64 file?

W64 (Sony Wave64) is WAV beyond its 4 GB ceiling — a 64-bit riff on the RIFF container that Sony Vegas and high-resolution field recorders emit for hours-long sessions.

How do I convert W64 files online?

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Is it safe to convert W64 files here?

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Which formats can W64 convert to?

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