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Basic information about AUP file

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

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


1.Detail information about AUP file extension: Audacity Project File

File type Audacity Project File Category Audio Files
Developer Audacity File format Binary
Description AUP file is a Audacity Project File developed by Audacity. Audio project file created by Audacity, a free sound editor and recorder; saved in an XML format and contains references to audio files as well as any applied sound edits; used for saving audio editing work.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUP files

Windows		 Audacity

macOS		 Audacity

Linux		 Audacity



How to convert AUP files to another file format?

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

AUP to AIFF AUP to MP3 AUP to OGG AUP to WAV


How to convert another files to AUP file format?

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

AIFF to AUP


Can't open a AUP 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.AUP”。

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 AUP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AUP 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.