.aax Audible Enhanced audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/vnd.audible.aax |
|---|---|
| Description | Audible Enhanced audio |
| Category | Audio |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .aax file?
A .aax file is a “Audible Enhanced audio” (MIME type audio/vnd.audible.aax).
How do I open a .aax file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .aax file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.aax shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .aax?
The MIME type is audio/vnd.audible.aax. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/vnd.audible.aax .aax; in nginx: types { audio/vnd.audible.aax aax; }.