Convert WAV to XA

What is WAV file?

A WAV (.wav) file is a container for storing audio data compressed with Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) or Adaptive differential Pulse Code Modulation (ADPCM). It is one of the most popular audio file formats for storing sound data due to its widespread support among users and media players. It is used for storing digital audio tracks independently of compression, featuring unlimited resolution for both sampling rate and bit depth. [ ⏩ ] WAV file extension

What is XA file?

The XA file extension is associated with .S3M and .XM files. XA stands for eXtended Architecture. It is an audio format developed by Creative Technology Ltd. and used in their Sound Blaster AWE32 sound card as well as some models of Yamaha synthesizers. XA files are composed of several formats such as RAW PCM, ADPCM, and FM synthesizer data which are packed into an XA container. [ ⏩ ] XA file extension

How to convert the file from WAV to XA?

To successfully convert the WAV file to XA, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.WAV). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case XA (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than XA).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. WAV to XA. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting WAV files to XA files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension XA, while before this step we had the WAV file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new XA file, or not.

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