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Basic information about U file

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

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


1.Detail information about U file extension: AU Audio File

File type AU Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description U file is a AU Audio File. Audio container format typically used to store ?-law encoded audio data; introduced by Sun Microsystems and also used by MusicKit for the NeXT operating system; contains a header that includes six 32-bit words, an optional information section, then the audio data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert U files

Windows
Apple QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud


2.Detail information about U file extension: Unreal Tournament Class Package

File type Unreal Tournament Class Package Category Game Files
Developer Epic Games File format Binary
Description U file is a Unreal Tournament Class Package developed by Epic Games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert U files

Windows
Epic Games Unreal Tournament
Epic Games UnrealEd
Dragon UnPACKer
Unreal Tournament Package Tool

macOS
Epic Games Unreal Tournament


3.Detail information about U file extension: Subsampled Raw YUV Image

File type Subsampled Raw YUV Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description U file is a Subsampled Raw YUV Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert U files

Windows
Microsoft Windows Media Player with YUV Genius package
Apple QuickTime Player with QuickTime YUV codec

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player with QuickTime YUV codec

Linux
ppmtoyuvsplit
yuvsplittoppm


4.Detail information about U file extension: Unreal Application Pack

File type Unreal Application Pack Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description U file is a Unreal Application Pack.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert U files

Windows
Unreal Development Kit
Unreal
Unreal Tournament


5.Detail information about U file extension: Nitpicker IP Flow File

File type Nitpicker IP Flow File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description U file is a Nitpicker IP Flow File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert U files

Linux
Nitpicker



Can't open a U 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.U”。

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 U extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the U 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.