What is a .UW file?
The .UW file extension stands for an Unsigned Word Audio File. This type of file contains audio data that is in a very basic, unprocessed form. Specifically, the audio inside a .UW file is made up of raw, unsigned 16-bit pieces of data. This means each piece of audio data is represented by a number that can be as large as 65,535 (since it's 16-bit), and these numbers are not assigned any positive or negative value (hence "unsigned"). The audio data in these files is encoded using a method called Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). PCM is a popular way to convert the sounds we hear in the real world into digital form so that computers and electronic devices can store and play them back.
To open a .UW file, you can use the Apple QuickTime Player. This program is included with the operating system on Apple devices, so if you have a Mac, you should already have QuickTime Player installed. QuickTime Player is designed to handle a wide range of audio and video formats, including the basic, raw audio data found in .UW files. By using QuickTime Player, you can listen to the audio stored in these files on your Apple device.
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