What is the difference between .snd and .xa?
- Name
- Sound File
- Maxis XA Files
- Extension
- .snd
- .xa
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Game
- Developer
- SGI (Silicon Graphics, Inc.)
- Electronic Arts
- Description
- Generic sound format used by a variety of programs; may be a Macintosh sound resource (from Mac OS Classic), an AKAI MPC audio sample, a generic Amiga sound, or other audio file.
- 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/basic
- audio/x-aiff
- Wikipedia
- .snd on Wikipedia