WAVfil
WAVfil is an open-source software tool designed to manage, index, and process WAV audio files within large collections. It emphasizes efficient access to PCM data, robust metadata handling, and non-destructive editing workflows for audio archives, researchers, and media librarians. By focusing on the WAV format, WAVfil supports common variants and seeks to streamline archival tasks such as integrity verification, segmenting, and annotation.
Key features include a high-performance streaming WAV parser, support for metadata in RIFF INFO and LIST chunks,
Architecture and implementation details describe WAVfil as a cross-platform tool with a focus on performance and
Usage within archival workflows often involves indexing large collections, applying repeatable filters or edits, and exporting