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Basic information about VAG file

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

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


1.Detail information about VAG file extension: PlayStation Compressed Sound File

File type PlayStation Compressed Sound File Category Audio Files
Developer Sony File format N/A
Description VAG file is a PlayStation Compressed Sound File developed by Sony. 4-bit compressed sound format used by PlayStation and PlayStation Portable games; compressed using ADPCM (Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) encoding.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VAG files

Windows		 MFAudio
Nullsoft Winamp with in_cube plugin
Awave Studio



Can't open a VAG 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.VAG”。

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 VAG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VAG 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.