.ra RealAudio document
Audio
| MIME type | audio/vnd.rn-realaudio |
|---|---|
| Description | RealAudio document |
| Category | Audio |
| Other extensions | .rax |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ra file?
A .ra file is a “RealAudio document” (MIME type audio/vnd.rn-realaudio).
How do I open a .ra 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 .ra 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.ra shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .ra?
The MIME type is audio/vnd.rn-realaudio. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/vnd.rn-realaudio .ra; in nginx: types { audio/vnd.rn-realaudio ra; }.