XA File Extension
The Sims Audio Format
- File Type xa
- Developer Electronic Arts
- Popularity
- Application PSXVideo
- Category Audio Files
- Format Binary
What is a XA file?
Files with the XA extension are specifically tied to The Sims Audio Format, a Audio Files type, and there are 667 files in this category.
The The Sims Audio Format (XA) was developed by Electronic Arts, which created file format and 59 programs to work with them.
XA file support extends to various operating systems, including Linux, Windows and Mac OS, as well as mobile devices running Android. To play a XA file, you can choose from 3 programs such as VLC media player, PSXVideo and XA2WAV.
Programs that support XA files
Mac OS
Linux
Android
How to open a XA file?
If you cannot open a XA file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.
Thanks to their popularity, VLC media player, PSXVideo and XA2WAV are often the go-to programs for managing XA files. If you need the newest version of PSXVideo, just access the website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.
Once PSXVideo is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening XA files.
Make PSXVideo the default XA viewer
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired XA file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
- In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for PSXVideo. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your XA file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose PSXVideo as the application to associate with your XA file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Finding answers to XA file problems
If XA files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.
What can lead to sudden PSXVideo crashes?
Insufficient updates for developer products can cause PSXVideo to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged XA file?
Use a recovery program to open the damaged XA file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore the damaged audio files.
What are the ways to check if my XA file is damaged?
Characteristics of corrupted XA audio files can include:
- The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
- The file causes PSXVideo or other software to hang or crash during various operations;
- An unexplained increase in the size of the XA file;
- Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;
Convert files to and from XA
If handling a XA file is problematic, consider converting it to alternative formats such as WAV, ASHDISC or other supported types.
After converting a XA file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.