Convert PlayStation audio streams (XA) online for free
The converter easily converts your XA audio streams to various formats - free and online. No vgmstream or or other Audio software needed.
To convert other file formats to the "PlayStation Audio Stream" file type, you need software like vgmstream or a similar tool.
The .XA file functions primarily as a PlayStation ADPCM Audio Stream. Co-developed by Sony, Philips, and Microsoft as part of the CD-ROM eXtended Architecture standard, it stores compressed music, voiceover, and sound effect tracks for classic PS1 video games. The format interleaves audio data directly with video and game data sectors. Secondary uses include audio files for PC games like The Sims by Electronic Arts, and rarely as older Amiga executables.
Opening an original .XA file natively is practically impossible on modern systems. Standard media players like Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or VLC cannot decode the proprietary ADPCM interleaving out of the box. Users must download specialized software like foobar2000 and manually install niche plugins like vgmstream to force playback. The format is locked to legacy 1990s console technology, making it completely unsupported by web browsers, smartphones, or modern audio editors.
To actually use the audio locked inside a .XA file, conversion is mandatory. For high-quality audio editing or remixing, convert to WAV. For simple playback on phones and web browsers, convert to MP3. For lossless archiving of retro game soundtracks, convert to FLAC. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser, bypassing the need for emulator plugins.
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If you want to convert XA file to M4A, ALAC or APE, you can use vgmstream or similar software from the "Video Game Audio Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert MIDI, AAC, TTA, AU, WV, DTS, MID, FLAC, RA, MP3, PCM or WAV files to XA, try vgmstream or another comparable tool in the "Video Game Audio Storage" category.
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