What is the difference between .xa and .oga?
- Extension
- .xa
- .oga
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Game
- Audio
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Xiph.Org
- 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.
- OGA is an audio file format that can be created using various compression algorithms such as Ogg FLAC, Ghost, and Ogg PCM. Ogg Vorbis or Speex compression can also be used but it is not recommended by Xiph.Org.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-aiff
- audio/ogg
- Wikipedia
- .oga on Wikipedia