What is the difference between .xa and .ac3?
- Extension
- .xa
- .ac3
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Game
- Audio
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Dolby Laboratories
- Description
- 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.
- Audio file saved in the AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio format; can include up to six channels of audio (DD 5.1 surround sound with subwoofer output); uses lossy compression and often used as the format for DVDs, cinema theaters, and game consoles.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-aiff
- audio/ac3
- Sample
- sample.ac3
- Wikipedia
- .ac3 on Wikipedia