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About HCA Files
HCA files are audio files that were often used in video games on systems like PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo consoles. They stored background music, sound effects, and dialogue efficiently, especially when looping audio needed to be smooth. The files are saved in the High Compression Audio (HCA) format, created by CRI Middleware.
Today, HCA files are mostly used by game modders, soundtrack collectors, and emulation enthusiasts who want to extract or preserve original game audio. Users can open and play .hca files on FileHelper.com by dragging them to the page.
Converting HCA Files
You can convert .hca files to other formats to improve compatibility:
- Converting to MP3: Makes HCA audio playable on nearly all devices and media players, though it applies additional lossy compression that slightly reduces audio quality compared to the original file.
- Converting to AAC: Provides efficient compression and good sound quality, producing smaller files than MP3 while maintaining compatibility with most modern devices and streaming platforms.
About FileHelper.com
FileHelper.com is a free web-based file utility that can open High Compression Audio files and over 150 other file formats directly in your web browser. It displays file properties, including metadata, and image EXIF data, along with information about the corresponding file type. FileHelper.com can also view and convert images to several common formats. Have an unknown file or a file without an extension? No problem — FileHelper.com can identify over 15,000 file types.