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Basic information about WOV file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WOV（*.WOV or *.wov）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WOV file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WOV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WOV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WOV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WOV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WOV file?
  • How to open a WOV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WOV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WOV file?
  • How to convert WOV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WOV file format?


1.Detail information about WOV file extension: Cakewalk SONAR Cache Clip

File type Cakewalk SONAR Cache Clip Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description WOV file is a Cakewalk SONAR Cache Clip. The wov file extension is mainly related to the SONAR, a digital audio workstation for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by Cakewalk.

The wov file stores some sort of cached clip data. Temporary files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WOV files

Windows		 Sonar



Can't open a WOV file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WOV”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WOV extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WOV file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WOV files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WOV file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WOV file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WOV file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WOV file is damaged.
  • Whether the WOV file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WOV file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WOV file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WOV file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WOV file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WOV file.

If the WOV file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.