What is an AUD file?
An .AUD file can be one of several different formats. The most common use is a SILK encoded voice message from Tencent WeChat or a voicemail from Skype. It is also famously known as a compressed Westwood Studios Audio file, used for game soundtracks and effects by Westwood Studios in classic video games. Additionally, .AUD files are used for voice recordings by NICE Systems and Olympus digital voice recorders.
In some business environments, an .AUD file is not an audio file at all. It can be a text-based database audit trail file used by Oracle Database or an audit log for SAP security systems.
How to open AUD files?
Because the .AUD extension has multiple possible meanings, it is difficult to know which software to use. To play a WeChat voice message, you need a media player that supports the SILK audio codec. To open game audio files, players like VLC media player or Audacity can work if you have the correct plugins installed. If the file is an Oracle Database audit log, you can open it with a simple text editor or a database administration tool.
Identifying and viewing online
Because it is hard to guess the format, viewer.online/aud analyzes .AUD files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it. This saves you from guessing whether your file is a voice message, a game sound, or a database log.
Converting AUD files
If you want to play an .AUD audio file on standard media devices like smartphones or car stereos, you should convert it. We recommend using convert.guru to quickly convert your .AUD file into universally supported formats like .MP3 or .WAV.
Summary
viewer.online/aud directly opens and previews .AUD files in the browser, eliminating the need to install software or troubleshoot compatibility issues.