File extension .AUD
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Studios Audio Format | N/A | Audio Files |
The AUD file type is associated with digital video game audio files that are compressed for storage purposes. The files are stored in waveform and are usually created when sound effects, background music, or other audio elements are ripped from a video game and compressed for commercial use. They are often found within video game platform archives, specifically those built for the Nintendo Entertainment System ( NES) and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System ( SNES).
The AUD file extension falls into a family of compressed audio formats including It is frequently used for saving audio files that will be both shared on the Internet and used internally by applications, such as songs, sound clips, commercials, voice recordings, and podcasts. It can also be used for creating video games, saving dialogs for non-player characters, creating sound channels, and saving music pieces with variable play modes to allow various combinations of musical instrumentation.
File Structure
An AUD file contains digital sound data that has been rendered by a computer application or recorded by audio equipment. It is generally compressed to avoid requiring excess space on a computer’s hard drive or other storage device. The structure of the audio data comprises two components: the data block itself (which includes header information) and a block of audio samples (which consists of either 8 or 16 bit encoding). The file also includes several pieces of information about how the data has been encoded (i.e., sampling rate, bit depth, encoding algorithm etc.). The encoding algorithm is usually optimized for storage size or compression speed, depending on the application and settings.
Utilization
AUD files can be used to store rendered sound effects that can later be played. They are most commonly opened with multimedia players like Winamp Media Player ( Winamp) and Windows Media Player ( Windows Media Player) or multimedia processing software like Adobe Audition ( Adobe Audition) and Sony Sound Forge ( Sony Sound Forge) depending on the task.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .AUD) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .AUD extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .AUD file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .AUD extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .AUD extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .AUD file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .AUD file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .AUD file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .AUD file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .AUD file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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