Difference between revisions of "WAVE"

From Mario Fan Games Galaxy Wiki
m
m
Line 1: Line 1:
The WAVE file format is the sound format that has the most quality but the largest file size.  Because of it's compatibility with the game-making programs, it is used for sound effects in [[fangames]].  WAVE is not recommended for music in games that is longer than 5-10 seconds due to its file size.
+
The '''WAVE''' file format is a commonly-used sound format that is high quality but has a large file size.  Because of its compatibility with many game-making programs, it is used for sound effects in [[fangames]].  In the context of games, WAVE is not recommended for music longer than 5-10 seconds due to its file size.
 +
 
 +
[[Ogg Vorbis]] or [[MP3]] are generally better choices for music. If possible, sound effects should use one of these formats as well.  
  
 
{{needsattention}}
 
{{needsattention}}
 
[[Category:Musical Formats]]
 
[[Category:Musical Formats]]

Revision as of 04:46, 5 October 2009

The WAVE file format is a commonly-used sound format that is high quality but has a large file size. Because of its compatibility with many game-making programs, it is used for sound effects in fangames. In the context of games, WAVE is not recommended for music longer than 5-10 seconds due to its file size.

Ogg Vorbis or MP3 are generally better choices for music. If possible, sound effects should use one of these formats as well.


 Stub.png This article or section is in need of expansion.

Please add further information.