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What are RA files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a RA file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your RA files.

What is a RA file?

A .RA file is a RealAudio Audio file.

These files have been created for the RealPlayer media playback application. The RA files are created with the RealAudio codec and the file format is proprietary to the RealNetworks Corporation.

The RA file format is a file format that was commonly used to stream music and radio broadcasts over the Internet to a user's computer. The files containing the .ra file format only contain audio data even though the RealPlayer is capable of playing video as well.

The file format's video counterpart use files that are saved with the .rv file extension.

How to open RA files

We have identified five RA openers that are compatible with this specific type of RA file.

Programs that open RealAudio Audio files

Last updated: December 24, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of RA files. Remember, different programs may use RA files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Any Video ConverterAny Video ConverterVerified
KMPlayerKMPlayerVerified
IrfanViewIrfanViewVerified
Zoom PlayerZoom PlayerVerified
K-Lite Mega Codec PackK-Lite Mega Codec PackVerified
RealDownloaderRealDownloaderVerified
Wondershare Video EditorWondershare Video EditorVerified
MixPadMixPadUser submitted
PotPlayerPotPlayerUser submitted
Total Video ConverterTotal Video ConverterUser submitted

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