.WFM File Extension

WFM files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Pro Tools Wave Cache File

What is a WFM file? A file generated by Avid Pro Tools. It is a professional audio application for recording, editing and mixing. The WFM file saves waveform data calculated by Pro Tools. It enables d...

General Information

Title WFM File Extension
Extension .wfm
Full Form Wave Cache File
File Type Cache File
Developer Avid Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store waveform data
Additional Functions Accelerate audio display
Features Binary format, Fast access

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Audio Production Yes
Media Editing Yes
Audio Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backup, Proper management

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Pro Tools versions
File Evolution Updated with software

Associated Types

Related Extensions .ptx, .pts, .ptf, .wav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Avid Pro Tools Paid, Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: Tektronix Waveform Data File

The Tektronix wfm file format saves and restores waveform data for internal use. It is based on the SCPI Data Interchange Format standard. Waveforms have X or Y dimension data and Curve data. Acquired...

General Information

Title WFM File Extension
Extension .wfm
Full Form Waveform Data File
File Type Binary Data File
Developer Tektronix
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store oscilloscope data
Additional Functions Signal analysis, data exchange
Features Binary format, proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With specialized software

Use Cases

Electronics Testing Yes
Data Analysis Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, compatible software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not widely published
Latest Version Depends on Tektronix model

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .isf, .csv, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Tektronix OpenChoice Desktop Free Windows
WFM Viewer Free Windows
MATLAB Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: dBASE Form

The wfm file extension associates with the dBASE database system developed by dataBased Intelligence. dBASE form stores in the wfm file. The form uses for data entering and modifying in a dBASE databa...

General Information

Title WFM File Extension
Extension .wfm
Full Form dBASE Form File
File Type Database Form File
Developer dBASE, LLC
MIME Type application/dbase

File Function

Primary Function Store form designs
Additional Functions Interact with databases
Features UI elements, Event handling

File Characteristics

Quality Structure-dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Form Creation Yes
Database Management Yes
Data Entry Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Access control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Associated with dBASE II, III, IV, 5, dBASE PLUS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dbf, .prg, .dbt, .mdx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
dBASE PLUS Paid Windows
dBASE Classic Paid DOS