WavPack Player
Play WavPack (WV) lossless audio files directly in your browser. Powered by FFmpeg WebAssembly. Open .wv files without installing a WavPack plugin or a desktop player.
Drop your audio file here
or click to browse
Was this tool helpful?
What is WavPack Player?
The WavPack Player plays .wv lossless audio files in your browser. WavPack is not supported by browsers or by many default media players. Choose a file, wait for FFmpeg to load, and press play. The file is decoded on your device to 16-bit PCM, and surround files are downmixed to stereo.
How does WavPack Player work?
WavPack is an open lossless audio format that compresses PCM audio without discarding data. It also has a hybrid mode that writes a small lossy .wv file plus an optional .wvc correction file for lossless restoration.
This tool uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly to decode the WavPack stream to 16-bit PCM at 44.1 kHz for the Web Audio player. The decoder reads one file at a time, so a hybrid file plays in its lossy form.
Key Features
- Decodes WavPack lossless and hybrid .wv files
- Uses the FFmpeg wavpack decoder
- Handles stereo and multichannel files by downmixing to stereo
- Output is 16-bit PCM at 44.1 kHz
- Play, pause, and seek controls
- Decoding runs in WebAssembly on your device
Common Use Cases
Open a WavPack rip
Play .wv files made by lossless CD rips without installing a plugin.
Check an archive before deleting the source
Confirm that a WavPack copy plays through before you remove the original files.
Listen on a computer with no WavPack support
Use any browser on macOS, Windows, or Linux instead of installing a desktop player.
Verify audio from a game or tool export
Preview .wv files exported by audio tools that use WavPack for storage.
How to Use This Tool
Choose a WV file
Click the upload area or drop a .wv file onto it.
Wait for FFmpeg
The decoder loads on first use and stays loaded for the rest of the session.
Press play
Start playback to hear the lossless WavPack audio.
Pause or seek
Use the player controls to pause, resume, or jump to another position in the file.
Pro Tips
- 1
A hybrid WavPack file plays in lossy quality here because the .wvc correction file cannot be loaded alongside it.
- 2
Files with sample rates above 44.1 kHz are resampled for playback only. The source file is unchanged.
- 3
Large lossless files take longer to decode before playback starts.
- 4
Use a lossless converter if you need the audio in FLAC or WAV.
- 5
Cue sheets and embedded tags are ignored. Only the audio plays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play a WV file?
Choose the .wv file in the WavPack Player and press play. FFmpeg decodes the file in your browser, so no plugin or desktop player is needed.
What is a WV file?
A WV file is audio compressed with WavPack, an open lossless codec. It can also be a hybrid file, which is lossy on its own and lossless when paired with a .wvc correction file.
Why can't my browser play WavPack files?
WavPack is not one of the formats browsers decode natively. This tool adds a decoder by running FFmpeg in WebAssembly.
Is WavPack better than FLAC?
Both are lossless and produce identical audio after decoding. FLAC has wider device support, while WavPack adds a hybrid mode and supports 32-bit float audio.
Does a hybrid WavPack file sound the same as a lossless one?
Not without the .wvc correction file. The .wv file alone is lossy, and this player decodes only the file you choose.