Home » Audio Files, A » AUD

Basic information about AUD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AUD（*.AUD or *.aud）, 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 AUD file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the AUD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AUD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AUD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AUD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AUD file?
  • How to open a AUD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AUD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AUD file?
  • How to convert AUD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AUD file format?


1.Detail information about AUD file extension: Video Game Compressed Audio File

File type Video Game Compressed Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AUD file is a Video Game Compressed Audio File. Audio file or sound clip compressed using AUD compression; used in computer games developed by Westwood Studios, such as Command & Conquer and Red Alert; also used by Sierra's Laura Bow 2: The Dagger of Amon Ra.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUD files

Windows		 NICE Systems NICE Media Player


2.Detail information about AUD file extension: Westwood Studios Audio Data

File type Westwood Studios Audio Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AUD file is a Westwood Studios Audio Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUD files

Windows		 Command and Conquer
Command and Conquer: Red Alert


3.Detail information about AUD file extension: DTS Sound Data Stream File Format

File type DTS Sound Data Stream File Format Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AUD file is a DTS Sound Data Stream File Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUD files

Windows		 Cyberlink PowerDVD
Nero ShowTime


4.Detail information about AUD file extension: Audacity Project

File type Audacity Project Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AUD file is a Audacity Project.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUD files

Windows		 Audacity

macOS
 Audacity for Mac

Linux		 Audacity for Linux


5.Detail information about AUD file extension: NICE Media Player Audio

File type NICE Media Player Audio Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AUD file is a NICE Media Player Audio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUD files

Windows		 NICE Media Player



How to convert AUD files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for AUD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AUD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

AUD to MP3 AUD to WAV


Can't open a AUD 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.AUD”。

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 AUD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AUD 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 AUD 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 AUD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AUD 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 AUD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the AUD 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.