What is the difference between .maud and .xa?
- Extension
- .maud
- .xa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Game
- Developer
- MAUD Audio Tools
- Electronic Arts
- Description
- The maud file extension is associated with the Amiga MAUD audio format, developed by Electronic Arts and Commodore in 1985. The MAUD is used for an 8 or 16 bit Amiga sound format. Most likely obsolete.
- 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
- application/vnd.muvee.style
- audio/x-aiff
- Sample
- sample.maud