Input file
XA
- Full Name: Sony PlayStation Audio/video Format
- Developer: Electronic Arts
Output file
ASHDISC
- Full Name: Ashampoo Disk Image Format
- Developer: Ashampoo
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
What is ASHDISC file?
The ASHDISC file extension is associated with the Ashampoo Burning Studio. These files are created when users want to burn, copy, or backup their files in a disc format. They are also used to create disc images or ISO files, which are used for reinstalling software and archiving data or programs. Recognizing ASHDISC Files A common identifier for these files is a disc icon, with a letter “D” inside it. ASHDISC also has some similar file extensions, such as ISO, BIN, and CUE. [ ⏩ ] ASHDISC file extension
How to convert the file from XA to ASHDISC?
To successfully convert the XA file to ASHDISC, 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.XA). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case ASHDISC (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 ASHDISC).
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. XA to ASHDISC. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.
Program for converting XA files to ASHDISC 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 ASHDISC, while before this step we had the XA file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new ASHDISC file, or not.