- Extension
- .xa
- .m4r
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Game
- Audio
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Apple Inc.
- 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.
- M4R is an iTunes ringtone file that stores mono channel audio. They are identical to the M4A format files only that they are correctly used for ringtones.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-aiff
- audio/x-m4r
