Audio file extensions
Common music and sound formats for streaming, editing, and distribution.
Total extensions in this category: 100
Extensions in Audio
Explore the most searched extensions in this category.
- .mp3
MPEG Audio Layer III
MP3 is a popular audio format known for its efficient compression, making it ideal for music and podcasts.
- .wav
Waveform Audio File
WAV files are high-quality audio files often used in professional audio recording and editing due to their lossless nature.
- .alac
Apple Lossless Audio Codec
ALAC files are audio files encoded using the Apple Lossless Audio Codec, providing high-quality audio compression without data loss.
- .aax
Audible Enhanced Audiobook
.aax files are audio files used by Audible for audiobooks, featuring enhanced features like images and links.
- .caf
Core Audio Format
CAF is an audio file format developed by Apple, used for storing audio data and supporting a wide range of audio formats.
- .m4b
MPEG-4 Audio Book
M4B files are audio files used for audiobooks, supporting bookmarking and chapter breaks.
- .m4r
MPEG-4 Ringtone
M4R files are audio files used specifically as ringtones for Apple devices.
- .mpeg3
MPEG Layer III Audio
MPEG3 files are audio files compressed using the MPEG Layer III technique, commonly known as MP3, allowing for efficient storage and distribution of music.
- .aa3
AA3 Audio File
.AA3 files are audio files used primarily by Sony devices and applications, requiring specific software to open and play.
- .aac
AAC Audio File
.AAC files are audio files known for high-quality sound and efficient compression, widely used in streaming and digital music distribution.
- .au
AU Audio File
.AU files are audio files typically used for sound recordings and can be played using compatible audio software across various platforms.
- .ra
RA Audio File
.RA files are RealAudio audio files used for streaming audio over the internet and can be opened with specific media players.
- .rm
RM Audio File
.RM files are audio files associated with RealMedia, often used for streaming audio content over the internet.
- .aal
AAL Audio File
.AAL files are audio files associated with the ATRAC Advanced Lossless format, used primarily for high-quality audio storage.
- .ac3
AC3 Audio File
.AC3 files are audio files known for their surround sound capabilities, often used in DVDs and digital broadcasts.
- .acn
ACN Audio File
.ACN files are audio files used by specific applications and can be opened with compatible software across various platforms.
- .aif
AIF Audio File
.AIF files are audio files used for storing high-quality sound data, compatible with various platforms.
- .amr
AMR Audio File
AMR files are audio files primarily used for voice recordings and can be opened with various media players across different platforms.
- .at3
AT3 Audio File
.AT3 files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/ATRAC3.
- .atx
ATX Audio File
.ATX files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/ATRAC-X.
- .awb
AWB Audio File
.AWB files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/AMR-WB.
- .axa
AXA Audio File
.AXA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/annodex.
- .csd
CSD Audio File
.CSD files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/csound.
- .dls
DLS Audio File
.DLS files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/dls.
- .dts
DTS Audio File
.DTS files are digital audio files used for high-quality sound playback, commonly associated with surround sound systems.
- .enw
ENW Audio File
.ENW files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/EVRCNW.
- .eol
EOL Audio File
.EOL files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.digital-winds.
- .ape
Monkey's Audio File
APE files are lossless audio files created by Monkey's Audio, offering high-quality sound without data loss.
- .evb
EVB Audio File
.EVB files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/EVRCB.
- .evc
EVC Audio File
.EVC files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/EVRC.
- .evw
EVW Audio File
.EVW files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/EVRCWB.
- .koz
KOZ Audio File
.KOZ files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.audiokoz.
- .l16
L16 Audio File
.L16 files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/L16.
- .lbc
LBC Audio File
.LBC files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/iLBC.
- .lvp
LVP Audio File
.LVP files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.lucent.voice.
- .m3u
M3U Audio File
.M3U files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/mpegurl.
- .m4a
M4A Audio File
.M4A files are audio files commonly used for storing music and podcasts, playable on most devices and platforms.
- .mid
MID Audio File
.MID files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/sp-midi.
- .mlp
MLP Audio File
.MLP files are audio files used primarily for lossless audio compression, compatible with select media players and editing software.
- .mp1
MP1 Audio File
MP1 files are audio files commonly used in early digital audio applications, playable on multiple platforms with compatible software.
- .mp2
MP2 Audio File
.MP2 files are audio files commonly used in broadcasting and can be opened with various media players across platforms.
- .oga
OGA Audio File
.OGA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/ogg.
- .ogg
OGG Audio File
.OGG files are audio files that offer high-quality sound and are supported by many media players across different platforms.
- .omg
OMG Audio File
.OMG files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/ATRAC3.
- .orc
ORC Audio File
.ORC files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/csound.
- .plj
PLJ Audio File
.PLJ files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.everad.plj.
- .pls
PLS Audio File
.PLS files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/x-scpls.
- .pya
PYA Audio File
.PYA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.ms-playready.media.pya.
- .qcp
QCP Audio File
.QCP files are audio files primarily used for voice recordings and are supported by specific applications across different platforms.
- .ram
RAM Audio File
.RAM files are audio files associated with RealAudio, primarily used for streaming audio over the internet.
- .rip
RIP Audio File
.RIP files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.rip.
- .s1m
S1M Audio File
.S1M files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.sealedmedia.softseal.mpeg.
- .sco
SCO Audio File
.SCO files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/csound.
- .aa
Audible Audio
.aa files are audio files used by Audible for audiobooks. They contain audio data and metadata like bookmarks and chapter markers.
- .adts
ADTS Audio File
.ADTS files are audio files used primarily for streaming high-quality audio, leveraging the AAC format for efficient compression.
- .aifc
AIFC Audio File
.AIFC files are compressed audio files used across various platforms for high-quality sound storage.
- .mod
Module File
.mod files are audio module files that contain music tracks created using sample-based synthesis.
- .ptx
Pro Tools Session File
PTX files are session files created by Pro Tools, a digital audio workstation used for recording and editing audio.
- .sd2
SD2 Audio File
.SD2 files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/x-sd2.
- .sid
SID Audio File
.SID files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/prs.sid.
- .smp
SMP Audio File
.SMP files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.sealedmedia.softseal.mpeg.
- .smv
SMV Audio File
.SMV files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/SMV.
- .snd
SND Audio File
.SND files are audio files used by various applications, and they can be opened with compatible software across different platforms.
- .spx
SPX Audio File
.SPX files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/ogg.
- .uva
UVA Audio File
.UVA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.dece.audio.
- .vbk
VBK Audio File
.VBK files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.nortel.vbk.
- .wax
WAX Audio File
.WAX files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/x-ms-wax.
- .wma
WMA Audio File
.WMA files are audio files developed by Microsoft, commonly used for music and other audio content.
- .xhe
XHE Audio File
.XHE files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/usac.
- .aiff
AIFF Audio File
.AIFF files are high-quality audio files commonly used for professional audio editing and playback.
- .flac
FLAC Audio File
.FLAC files are high-quality audio files used for lossless compression, making them ideal for music enthusiasts who prioritize sound quality.
- .loas
LOAS Audio File
.LOAS files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/usac.
- .mhas
MHAS Audio File
.MHAS files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/mhas.
- .midi
MIDI Audio File
.MIDI files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/midi.
- .mpga
MPGA Audio File
.MPGA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/mpeg.
- .mxmf
MXMF Audio File
.MXMF files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/mobile-xmf.
- .opus
OPUS Audio File
.OPUS files are audio files widely used for efficient streaming and storage, playable on various platforms with compatible software.
- .dtshd
DTSHD Audio File
.DTSHD files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.dts.hd.
- .mpega
MPEGA Audio File
.MPEGA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/mpeg.
- .psid
PSID Audio File
.PSID files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/prs.sid.
- .smp3
SMP3 Audio File
.SMP3 files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.sealedmedia.softseal.mpeg.
- .sofa
SOFA Audio File
.SOFA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/sofa.
- .uvva
UVVA Audio File
.UVVA files are used for music playback, podcast distribution, recording, and audio editing. Open with audio players, DAWs, or converters that support this format. This guide covers opening methods, troubleshooting, and security best practices. Common MIME type: audio/vnd.dece.audio.
- .mka
Matroska Audio File
MKA is an audio-only format from the Matroska family, used for storing audio tracks and playlists.
- .mxg
Mixcraft Project File
MXG files are project files created by Mixcraft, a digital audio workstation software used for music production.
- .shn
Shorten
SHN files are compressed audio files using the Shorten format, primarily used for lossless audio compression.
- .alaw
A-Law Compressed Audio File
A-Law is a standard audio compression format used in telephony to optimize the dynamic range of an audio signal.
- .f4a
MPEG-4 Audio File
F4A files are audio files encoded using the AAC codec, commonly used for streaming audio.
- .gsm
Global System for Mobile Communications Audio
GSM files are audio files that use the GSM 6.10 lossy compression algorithm, primarily for telephony.
- .m2a
MPEG-2 Audio File
M2A files are audio files encoded using the MPEG-2 standard, commonly used for audio tracks in video files.
- .mdc
MIDI Data Container
MDC files are used to store MIDI data, which can be used for music production and playback.
- .mmf
Synthetic Music Mobile Application File
MMF files are used for storing ring tones and other audio data for mobile devices.
- .mpc
Musepack Audio File
MPC files are audio files used by the Musepack audio codec, known for its high-quality sound compression.
- .tta
True Audio File
TTA is a lossless audio format used for compressing audio data without losing quality.
- .voc
Creative Voice File
.voc files are audio files associated with Creative Labs' sound cards, containing audio clips or sound effects.
- .w64
Sony Wave64 Audio File
W64 is an audio file format developed by Sony for high-quality, uncompressed audio storage.
- .oma
OpenMG Audio
.oma files are audio files encoded with Sony's OpenMG technology, often used for DRM-protected music.
- .rax
RealNetworks Audio File
.rax files are audio files used by RealNetworks for streaming audio content.
- .rmj
RealMedia Jukebox
.rmj files are audio files associated with RealMedia Jukebox, a software used for playing and organizing digital music.
- .xa
PlayStation Audio File
.XA files are audio files used primarily in PlayStation games, containing compressed audio data.