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What is a .rf64 file?
RF64 Broadcast Audio is an audio format developed by European Broadcasting Union, first released in 2006. It is usually created by Broadcast and field recorders.
EBU's WAV extension for recordings over 4 GB. Many readers fall back to WAV parsing, so short files often still play.
File details
| Full name | RF64 Broadcast Audio |
|---|---|
| Category | Audio |
| MIME type | audio/x-rf64 |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 52 46 36 34 (RF64) |
| Developer | European Broadcasting Union |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Opens with | Audio player |
| Uploaded? | No — read locally in your browser |
How to open a .rf64 file
OpenAnyFile routes .rf64 files to its audio player, which shows a player with duration and seeking, if your browser has the codec.
- Drop your .rf64 file on the box above, click it to choose the file, or paste it with Ctrl+V.
- The real format is detected from the file's first bytes — not just its name.
- The file opens in the audio player.
- Use fullscreen for a closer look, check its checksums, or download it back unchanged.
What works — and what does not
Works
Viewing and inspecting: a player with duration and seeking, if your browser has the codec. Size, type, signature and checksums are always shown.
Does not work
Guaranteed playback. It depends on your browser shipping this codec; if it doesn't, you still get the full inspection.
Is it safe to open a .rf64 file online?
Here, yes — because nothing is uploaded. Most "online viewers" send your file to their server. OpenAnyFile reads it with your browser's File API and decodes it on your own device, so there is no copy anywhere else. You can check: open your browser's network tab while opening a file — no upload appears.
Questions about .rf64 files
Can I open a .rf64 file without installing software?
Yes. OpenAnyFile opens .rf64 files in your browser using its audio player. You get a player with duration and seeking, if your browser has the codec, with nothing installed and no account.
How do I know a file is really a .rf64 file?
Check its first bytes instead of its name. A genuine RF64 file begins with 52 46 36 34 (RF64). OpenAnyFile shows the detected type, so a renamed file is easy to spot.
Is my .rf64 file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read locally by your browser and never sent to a server — it even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on phones?
Yes — on Android and iPhone, in any modern browser. You can also install OpenAnyFile as an app.
Related formats
Other formats from the same family:
Format facts checked and page updated on September 25, 2026.