Wwise Encoded Media
General Information
| Title | WEM File Extension |
| Extension | .wem |
| Full Form | Wwise Encoded Media |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Audiokinetic |
| MIME Type | audio/x-wav |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Game soundtracks, Sound effects |
| Features | High-quality, Efficient compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossy, High-fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Video Games | Yes |
| Sound Design | Yes |
| Multimedia Projects | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Proper encoding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | Wwise 2021.1.8 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ogg, .mp3 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Wwise |
Free, Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VGMToolbox |
Free | Windows |
| Foobar2000 with vgmstream plugin |
Free | Windows |