Play RA Files Online

About RA Files

An .ra file is an audio file saved in the RealAudio (RA) format, a compressed audio format developed by RealNetworks for streaming audio over the Internet. The format was widely used in the late 1990s and early 2000s for online radio broadcasts, streaming music, news clips, and spoken-word content.

RA files are most commonly associated with RealPlayer and early web-based media platforms, and they often appear as standalone audio files downloaded from legacy websites or archived streaming content. They are obscure now, but remain of interest to users preserving older media or converting legacy audio formats. Users can open and play .ra files on FileHelper.com by dragging them to the page.

Converting RA Files

You can convert .ra files to other formats to improve compatibility:

• Converting to MP3: Makes RealAudio content playable on nearly all devices and media players, applying modern lossy compression for broad support.
• Converting to AAC: Provides efficient compression with good audio quality, resulting in smaller files than MP3 while remaining compatible with most modern devices and platforms.