Wave 64 codec is a codec which produces files which comply with the Sony Wave 64 specification, created primarily to break the 4GB file limit imposed with normal Wave files.
Publisher’s description
What is dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder?
dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder is a proprietary program for Windows from Illustrate Ltd.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. The main installer is 1.7 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1.7 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder safe to download?
- The file is served by dbpoweramp.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F435CE3D1FC6BC21A0DCC74E45B82095D3A3BD0A12A47A21EADB107C9D193247· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| R2Latest | March 24, 2023 | 1.7 MB | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Illustrate.dBpowerampWave64Encoder -edBpoweramp-codec-wave64.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Illustrate Ltd
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- R2
- Released
- March 24, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 24, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- dbpoweramp.com
- winget ID
- Illustrate.dBpowerampWave64Encoder
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Frequently asked questions
Is dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder free?
dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder safe to download?
The download comes from dbpoweramp.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does dBpoweramp Codec Central: Wave64 Encoder run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.