Adding an audio file

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  fyrewriter · Member · Jun 20, 2015 at 1:31 am

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  I am trying to add a .wav audio file to my media, but it won’t let me because it says it won’t take the format. But when I looked it up, it says that wordpress does take .wav files. Am I doing something wrong or do I need to something to make it work?

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  justjennifer · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 6:02 am

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  If you would like to be able to upload audio files to your WordPress.com media library, you would need to purchase the Premium Bundle or Business Bundle. However, you could also upload them to other hosting sites that allow you to hotlink your files and then embed them in your site.

  Information on these features can be found in the Support docs http://en.support.wordpress.com/

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  ariwinokur · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 6:12 am

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  Just to add on to what @justjennifer said. The WordPress.com Premium plan and the WordPress.com Business Plan can be purchased at the WordPress.com store.

  For more information about your audio options, see this article:

  Working With Audio

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  justjennifer · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 6:29 am

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  Thanks for those links Ari.

  I’m trying the “teach a man to fish” method since we do want people to know that in addition to the forums, there are excellent support documents available to the community. :)

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  ariwinokur · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 7:29 am

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  I understand that Jennifer, but part of the goal of these forums is to provide answers. The links to the support documentation is what shows people that there are many resources available and answers their questions.