How to open .AU files on Linux

To open .AU files on Linux, right-click the .AU file and select 'Open with'.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Right-click the .AU file and select 'Open with'.
  2. Choose an audio player like VLC or Audacious.

Recommended software

  • VLC
  • mpv
  • Default media player

Alternative methods

  • Open .AU in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
  • Try opening .AU on Linux with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
  • Convert .AU only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.

Common issues

File won't open

The file may not open if the required software is not installed or the file is corrupted.

  1. Ensure a compatible audio player is installed.
  2. Check the file integrity and re-download if necessary.

Poor audio quality

The audio quality might be subpar due to the file's original encoding.

  1. Try playing the file in a different audio player.
  2. Convert the file to a more modern format using an audio converter.

Security note

Only open .AU files from trusted sources.

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