HTK Waveform File
General Information
| Title | HTK File Extension |
| Extension | .htk |
| Full Form | HTK Waveform File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Speech data storage |
| Additional Functions | Hidden Markov Model processing |
| Features | Binary format, Fixed point |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies with parameters |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With specialized software |
Use Cases
| Speech Recognition | Yes |
| Speech Synthesis | Yes |
| Educational Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low unless tampered |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Software updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1989 |
| Latest Version | HTK 3.5 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wav, .mp3, .hmm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 HTK (Hidden Markov Model Toolkit) |
Free with license | Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac |