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Basic information about F4A file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension F4A（*.F4A or *.f4a）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the F4A file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the F4A file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the F4A file with their brief description and a list of programs that support F4A file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the F4A file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the F4A file?
  • How to open a F4A file?
  • What programs do I need to open a F4A file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a F4A file?
  • How to convert F4A files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to F4A file format?


1.Detail information about F4A file extension: Adobe Flash Protected Audio File

File type Adobe Flash Protected Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description F4A file is a Adobe Flash Protected Audio File developed by Adobe Systems. Audio file created by Adobe Flash, an application used to develop rich Web content; contains MPEG-4 audio data protected with DRM protection; differs from a .F4P file, which contains protection for both audio and video streams.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert F4A files

Windows		 Adobe Flash Professional CC
Adobe Flash Player

macOS		 Adobe Flash Professional CC
Adobe Flash Player

Linux		 Adobe Flash Player



Can't open a F4A file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.F4A”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the F4A extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support F4A file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of F4A files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a F4A file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a F4A file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a F4A file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the F4A file is damaged.
  • Whether the F4A file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the F4A file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the F4A file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the F4A file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a F4A file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a F4A file.

If the F4A file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.