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About SON Files

An .son file is an audio file saved in the Beam Software SIFF (Sound Interchange File Format) audio format, which was used to store digitized sound effects and music for video games developed by Beam Software. SON files contain audio data structured for efficient playback within the SIFF system, prioritizing fast access and reliable performance on the limited hardware of early consoles and computers rather than broad media compatibility or advanced compression.

The SON format was primarily used in the 1990s in Beam Software titles for platforms such as the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, and other contemporary systems. Today, retro gaming enthusiasts, modders, and archivists who extract or preserve audio from classic games built on the SIFF engine are most likely to use .son files. Users can open and play .son files on FileHelper.com by dragging them to this page.

Converting SON Files

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

• Converting to MP3: Converts Beam Software game audio into a widely supported format that works on almost any device or media player, with lossy compression that slightly reduces sound quality compared to the original recording.
• Converting to AAC: Creates a more compact audio file with efficient compression and clear sound, offering better size-to-quality balance than MP3 while remaining compatible with modern devices and streaming services.