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Basic information about SND file

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

There are 3 file types using the SND file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SND file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SND file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SND file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SND file?
How to open a SND file?
What programs do I need to open a SND file?
What programs help to create and edit a SND file?
How to convert SND files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SND file format?

1.Detail information about SND file extension: Sound File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SND files
File type	Sound File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SND file is a Sound File. Generic sound format used by a variety of programs; may be a Macintosh sound resource (from Mac OS Classic), an AKAI MPC audio sample, a generic Amiga sound, or other audio file.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Windows Media Player Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Nullsoft Winamp JRiver Media Center MAGIX SpectraLayers Pro Adobe Audition CC 2017 Awave Studio J. River Media Center VLC media player
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player MAGIX SpectraLayers Pro Adobe Audition CC 2017
Linux	NeXTSTEP

2.Detail information about SND file extension: Macintosh Sound Resource

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SND files
File type	Macintosh Sound Resource	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Apple	File format	N/A
Description	SND file is a Macintosh Sound Resource developed by Apple.
Windows	Apple QuickTime Player
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player

3.Detail information about SND file extension: Akai MPC Sample

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SND files
File type	Akai MPC Sample	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SND file is a Akai MPC Sample.
Windows	MPC2KPRG MPC2kEditor MPC-2000 FileCreator
macOS	MOTU MachFive MpcPgmMaker

How to convert SND files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for SND files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SND to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to SND file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to SND file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SND conversion, you may use the option.

MP3 to SND

Can't open a SND 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.SND”。

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 SND extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SND 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.