Pulse Code Modulation File
General Information
| Title | PCM File Extension |
| Extension | .pcm |
| Full Form | Pulse Code Modulation File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | audio/x-pcm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Data exchange |
| Features | Uncompressed, Raw audio |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Professional Audio | Yes |
| Telecommunications | Yes |
| Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, File validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Use | 1960s |
| Standardization | ITU-T G.711 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wav, .aiff, .raw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Audition |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 Audacity |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |