What is aud file? Understanding and opening aud files
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.aud file type #1: Audacity project
Files with aud file extension may also be found as project created and saved using the Audacity software.
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The aud file extension is also used for the default audio projects created using the Audacity software.
These .aud files do not contain the actual audio data, just the settings for the projects. They may be however exported as audio files.
Open aud file with:
Audacity
A free, open source software for recording and editing sounds
Audacity for Mac
A multi-track audio editing tool
Audacity for Linux
Multi-track audio editor for Linux
.aud file type #2: DTS sound data stream file format
An aud file extension is related to the DTS sound file format. An aud file stores sound data stream.
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The aud file extension is related to the DTS sound data stream file format.
Audio multi-channel file format (surround sound) for home theater a cinema presentations... DVD movies, concerts etc.
Open aud file with:
Cyberlink PowerDVD
A popular DVD player for Microsoft Windows and Linux
.aud file type #3: NICE Media Player audio
Files with aud file extension can be also found as audio files from NICE Media Player software.
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The aud file extension is also associated with the NICE Media Player, a software suite for Microsoft Windows that allows users to control and manage security cameras.
This type of aud file stores audio recorded in NICE Media Player.
Open aud file with:
NICE Media Player
A program for online communcation through NICE platform
.aud file type #4: Westwood Studios audio data
Files with aud extension can also be found as audio files in old computer games developed by Westwood Studios, such as the Command and Conquer series.
Further details
File extension aud is used for Audio file format used by various games created by Westwood Studios. Westwood Studios was acquired by Electronic Arts.
The sounds stored in aud files are in 16-bit format and use IMA-ADPCM compression. However death screams are stored in 8-bit format and uses Westwood's proprietary audio compression.
Westwood Studios closed in 2003.
Open aud file with:
Command and Conquer
A legendary real-time strategy computer game for Microsoft Windows
Command and Conquer: Red Alert
A real-time strategy computer game