.AU File

.au is Audacity Audio File

Key Features: .AU File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.au
Format	Binary
Created by	Audacity
Category	Audio

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What is an .AU file?

The au file extension is also related to UNIX-generated sound files.

Probably very similar to SND, an interchangeable sound file format that is used on Sun, NeXt, and Silicon Graphics computers. The file typically contains raw sound data that is followed by a text identifier.

AU is a sound file format developed by Sun for the Unix platform for use on the Internet. It is known as the Sparc-audio or u-law format.

An au file extension is associated with the Unix audio sound file format developed for Unix and Unix-like operating system to store audio data and sounds.

How to open:

Use compatible media player to playback *.au Unix audio files.

How to convert:

It is likely that audio files in AU format can be converted to other multimedia files using a proper conversion software.

Audacity Audio File - File openers

Windows

Audacity

Mac

Audacity

Linux

Audacity

How to solve problems with AU files

Associate the AU file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any AU file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.AU files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the AU file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .AU is Audacity Audio File. Because only the current version supports the latest AU file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Audacity manufacturer website after an available .AU is Audacity Audio File update.
To make sure that your AU file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.