Extract text from Rivals of Aether replays (ROA)
To convert ROA replays to another format, you need Rivals of Aether or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Game Replay File" file type, you need software like Rivals of Aether or a similar tool.
The .ROA file is a proprietary replay format generated by Rivals of Aether, an indie platform fighting game developed by Dan Fornace. Instead of storing actual video, these files only record player inputs, random number generator (RNG) seeds, and match settings. This allows the game engine to perfectly recreate the match later while keeping the file size incredibly small.
Users typically want to convert .ROA files into video formats like MP4 or WEBM to share highlights on social media or video platforms. The biggest disadvantage of the .ROA format is its strict dependency on the specific game version. If the developers release a balance patch or tweak the physics engine, old replay files will instantly desynchronize and break because the recorded inputs no longer produce the exact same visual outcome.
Because an .ROA file contains zero video or audio data, standard online converters completely fail to process them. They cannot render the gameplay without the original game engine. To get an MP4, your only realistic solution is to open the replay inside the game and record your screen using capture software like OBS Studio. This helps you verify match metadata, extract player tags, or identify the required game version embedded within the binary data.
Convert.Guru analyzes your ROA file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
If you want to convert ROA file to TMP, TEMP, CACHE, LOG, BAK, OLD, NEW, PART, DOWNLOAD, CRDOWNLOAD, LOCK or PID, you can use Rivals of Aether or similar software from the "Game Replay Input Data" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert DEVICE, CACHE, SOCK, SYMLINK, PID, MOUNT, FIFO, LOG, PIPE, TMP, JUNCTION or TEMP files to ROA, try Rivals of Aether or another comparable tool in the "Game Replay Input Data" category.
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