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Basic information about RAM file

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

There are 1 file types using the RAM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the RAM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support RAM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the RAM file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about RAM file extension: Real Audio Metadata File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert RAM files
File type	Real Audio Metadata File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	RealNetworks	File format	Binary
Description	RAM file is a Real Audio Metadata File developed by RealNetworks. Link file used by RealPlayer, a program used for streaming Internet audio and video; saved in plain text and contains a hyperlink to a corresponding .RA file, which can be streamed; includes a "pnm" or "rtsp" URL, which are the protocols used to access and play RealAudio data.
Windows	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud JRiver Media Center DVDVideoSoft Free Audio Converter VideoLAN VLC media player Web browser with the RealPlayer plugin SUPER
macOS	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player Web browser with the RealPlayer plugin
Linux	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player Web browser with the RealPlayer plugin
Android	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VLC media player for Android
iOS	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

How to convert RAM files to another file format?

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

RAM to AVI

RAM to MP3

Can't open a RAM 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.RAM”。

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 RAM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the RAM 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.