Open RAM files

  • Full name
    Real Audio Metafile
  • Developer
    RealNetworks
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a RAM file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a RAM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your RAM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is RAM file?

Real Media Audio files are indicated by the extension RAM.

More info

These represent a special variant of the Real-Media-Container, which uses the extension rm.

The container format developed by RealNetworks typically includes video and audio sources encoded with the proprietary, lossy Real Video or Real Audio compression technology.

RAM files contain only audio streams that are encoded using the RealAudio method.

RealMedia is primarily used for streamed content, as it allows you to create and send different quality levels of a source material simultaneously. It is especially common in Asia.

Programs which can open a RAM file

How to open file with RAM extension?

In order to open a file with RAM extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening RAM file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with RAM files, follow the instructions below.
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Install RealPlayer or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening RAM files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support RAM files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of RAM files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set RealPlayer as the default program for opening RAM files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate RAM files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the RealPlayer applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where RealPlayer has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with RAM files

Sometimes problems with opening RAM files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • RAM files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open RAM files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • RAM file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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