The .ra file format is used by RealPlayer, which is a proprietary cross-platform audio and video streaming software from RealNetworks. .ra files are compressed using RealNetwork?s proprietary compression algorithm.
Typically, .ra files store reference to the location of a streaming audio file on the Internet. In some cases .ra files may also store the actual audio content.
.ra files come under the category of audio files and the mime type is: audio/x-realaudio, audio/x-pn-realaudio, audio/vnd.rn-realaudio, video/x-pn-realvideo, audio/x-pm-realaudio-plugin.
How to convert a .ra file to other audio formats, such as .mp3 and .wma
There are several converter programs available that you can use to easily convert .ra files to other popular audio formats, such as .mp3.
Names of the programs that can open ?.ra files
If you use Windows, you may open a .ra file using:
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Web browser with the RealPlayer plugin
If you use a Mac OS, you may open a .ra file using:
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Web browser with the RealPlayer plugin
If you use Linux, you may open a .ra file using:
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Web browser with the RealPlayer plugin
In case you are not able to play an .ra file, you may use a reliable file opener program, such as FileCure to play the file.