- Extension
- .hca
- .xa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Game
- Developer
- CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.
- Electronic Arts
- Description
- CRI HCA is a proprietary compressed audio format developed by CRI Middleware for use in video games and multimedia applications. It is designed for efficient streaming and playback of audio within CRI's ADX2/CRIWARE game audio middleware. The format is widely used in Japanese console and mobile games to store music and sound effects.
- 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/hca
- audio/x-aiff