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About XWMA Files
A .xwma file is an audio file saved in the Microsoft xWMA format, which is a compressed audio format based on Windows Media Audio (WMA). xWMA files store high-quality audio in a smaller size, making them efficient for use in memory-constrained applications. The format is primarily used in PC and Xbox games developed with Microsoft’s XAudio2 sound engine, where it provides a balance between audio quality and playback performance.
Microsoft introduced xWMA alongside the XAudio2 API as part of the DirectX SDK to standardize and optimize audio playback across Windows and Xbox platforms. While xWMA is not as widely supported as formats like MP3 or WAV, developers still use it for game audio due to its efficient compression and native compatibility with Microsoft tools. You can open and play .xwma files on FileHelper.com by dragging them to this page.
Converting XWMA Files
You can convert .xwma files to more common audio formats for easier playback or editing:
- Converting to MP3: Makes xWMA audio playable on nearly all devices and media players, though it slightly reduces sound quality due to lossy compression.
- Converting to WAV: Preserves audio quality and is ideal for editing, but results in much larger file sizes compared to xWMA.
About FileHelper.com
FileHelper.com is a free web-based file utility that can open Microsoft xWMA Compressed 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.