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WavPack is a completely open audio compression format providing lossless, high-quality lossy, and a unique hybrid compression mode. In the default lossless mode WavPack acts just like a WinZip compressor for audio files. However, unlike MP3 or WMA encoding which can affect the sound quality, not a single bit of the original information is lost, so there's no chance of degradation. This makes lossless mode ideal for archiving audio material or any other situation where quality is paramount. The compression ratio depends on the source material, but generally is between 30% and 70%. Command line software but GUI also available(be sure to run the GUI in Administrator mode!)
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File size: 435KB
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Download WavPack 5.8.0 Windows 64-bit 429KB Win64 Portable
Download WavPack 5.8.0 Windows 435KB Win Portable
Download WavPack 5.8.0 Mac Mac
Download WavPack 5.8.0 Linux 802KB Linux
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Release 5.8.0 - January 27, 2025
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WavPack Library Source Code - 5.8.0
wavpack.exe (command-line encoder) - 5.8.0
wvunpack.exe (command-line decoder) - 5.8.0
wvgain.exe (command-line ReplayGain scanner) - 5.8.0
wvtag.exe (command-line tagging utility) - 5.8.0
cool_wv4.flt (Cool Edit / Audition filter) - 4.4
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added: if present, use multiple cores by default (cli programs only)
added: option --no-threads to force single-threading (cli programs)
fixed: noise issue in hybrid mode (low bitrate / high sample rate)
improved: all new DNS algorithm for better hybrid mode quality
improved: "extra" option with multithreading and hybrid modes
added: TSOC (Composer Sort) added to handled ID3v2 tags
added: --no-overwrite command-line option to wvunpack
fixed: handling of 24+ channels (CoolEdit / Audition)
fixed: encoding raw audio from pipes (Windows only)
fixed: handling of unpacked samples in WAV files
fixed: rare command-line option parsing issue
Release 5.8.0 - January 27, 2025
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WavPack Library Source Code - 5.8.0
wavpack.exe (command-line encoder) - 5.8.0
wvunpack.exe (command-line decoder) - 5.8.0
wvgain.exe (command-line ReplayGain scanner) - 5.8.0
wvtag.exe (command-line tagging utility) - 5.8.0
cool_wv4.flt (Cool Edit / Audition filter) - 4.4
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added: if present, use multiple cores by default (cli programs only)
added: option --no-threads to force single-threading (cli programs)
fixed: noise issue in hybrid mode (low bitrate / high sample rate)
improved: all new DNS algorithm for better hybrid mode quality
improved: "extra" option with multithreading and hybrid modes
added: TSOC (Composer Sort) added to handled ID3v2 tags
added: --no-overwrite command-line option to wvunpack
fixed: handling of 24+ channels (CoolEdit / Audition)
fixed: encoding raw audio from pipes (Windows only)
fixed: handling of unpacked samples in WAV files
fixed: rare command-line option parsing issue
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All features
Compatible with virtually all audio data formats including 8, 16, 24, and 32-bit integer PCM; 32-bit float PCM; DSD audio; mono, stereo, and multichannel; sampling rates from 6 to 192 kHz (and non-standard rates)
Handles all modern audio file formats including Microsoft WAV/BWF/RF64, Sony Wave64, Apple CAF, Philips DSDIFF, and Sony DSF (all with no size limitations)
Multiplatform support including Windows, Linux, and OS X, plus a Flash decoder and encoder and a Silverlight decoder that can work virtually anywhere, and now a web-based audio converter that can decode WavPack files online
DirectShow filters for Windows, plus full Unicode support on the Windows command-line
Easily transcode from WavPack to WavPack with a single command (including tag copy)
Unique hybrid mode (provides high quality lossy + "correction" file)
Option to automatically verify every WavPack file when created
Assembly language optimizations for x86, x64, and ARM
Instantly seekable and streaming capable (and gapless)
ReplayGain (including WavPack file scanner and compatible plugins)
Uses ID3v1 and APEv2 tags for metadata (including ReplayGain)
Error-tolerant block format conducive to hardware decoding
Optional "asymmetrical" mode for improved compression
MD5 audio checksums for verification and identification
Hybrid mode operates as low as 2.25 bits/sample (or 196 kbps for CD audio)
Dynamic noise shaping (dns) for optimum quality at lower hybrid bitrates
Free and open source with easy to use C library API and unrestrictive license (BSD)
Intuitive command line interface (with wildcards and destination directory)
Small, efficient executable (no large programs or dlls to install)
Java and C# decoders and encoders available
Complete piping support
Handles all modern audio file formats including Microsoft WAV/BWF/RF64, Sony Wave64, Apple CAF, Philips DSDIFF, and Sony DSF (all with no size limitations)
Multiplatform support including Windows, Linux, and OS X, plus a Flash decoder and encoder and a Silverlight decoder that can work virtually anywhere, and now a web-based audio converter that can decode WavPack files online
DirectShow filters for Windows, plus full Unicode support on the Windows command-line
Easily transcode from WavPack to WavPack with a single command (including tag copy)
Unique hybrid mode (provides high quality lossy + "correction" file)
Option to automatically verify every WavPack file when created
Assembly language optimizations for x86, x64, and ARM
Instantly seekable and streaming capable (and gapless)
ReplayGain (including WavPack file scanner and compatible plugins)
Uses ID3v1 and APEv2 tags for metadata (including ReplayGain)
Error-tolerant block format conducive to hardware decoding
Optional "asymmetrical" mode for improved compression
MD5 audio checksums for verification and identification
Hybrid mode operates as low as 2.25 bits/sample (or 196 kbps for CD audio)
Dynamic noise shaping (dns) for optimum quality at lower hybrid bitrates
Free and open source with easy to use C library API and unrestrictive license (BSD)
Intuitive command line interface (with wildcards and destination directory)
Small, efficient executable (no large programs or dlls to install)
Java and C# decoders and encoders available
Complete piping support
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Oct 7, 2020 Version: 5.3.0
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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