- Extension
- .cda
- .xa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Game
- Developer
- Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)
- Electronic Arts
- Description
- Audio file ripped from a CD formatted using the CD Digital Audio specification; can be extracted using applications such as iTunes or Logic Pro; used for saving CD audio data to a computer, as well as burning new CDs.
- The XA file format, associated with Maxis, is used primarily for storing audio data in certain video games developed by Maxis, the video game company known for creating popular titles like SimCity and The Sims series. The XA format allows for efficient compression of audio data, enabling games to include a variety of sounds and music tracks without using an excessive amount of disk space. This format is specifically designed to be used within the game environment, facilitating seamless playback and integration of sound effects and music.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-cda
- audio/x-aiff
