---
name: "SDL_FreeWAV"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "libsdl1.2-dev"
version: "1.2.15+dfsg2-8"
release: "Debian 12 (Bookworm)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/SDL_FreeWAV"
---

# SDL\_FreeWAV(3)

Frees previously opened WAV data

## NAME

SDL\_FreeWAV - Frees previously opened WAV data

## SYNOPSIS

**#include "SDL.h"**

**void SDL\_FreeWAV**(**Uint8 \*audio\_buf**);

## DESCRIPTION

After a WAVE file has been opened with **SDL\_LoadWAV** its data can eventually be freed with **SDL\_FreeWAV**. **audio\_buf** is a pointer to the buffer created by **SDL\_LoadWAV**.

## SEE ALSO

**SDL\_LoadWAV**