The table below provides some useful information about the .alaw extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .alaw file?
- What program do I need to open a .alaw file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .alaw?
- How can I convert .alaw file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .alaw
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .alaw files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .alaw |
|---|---|
| Type: | A-Law Compressed Audio File |
| Category: | Audio |
| Mime type: | audio/raw |
| Description: | |
| ALAW file is an A-Law Compressed Audio File. A-law algorithm is an audio compression scheme defined by Consultative Committee for International Telephony and Telegraphy or CCITT G.711 which constrict 16-bit linear PCM data down to 8 bits of logarithmic data. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | QuickTime Player |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| SOX |
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| Aliases: | |
| al, alw | |
| Related extensions: | |
| gsm, sw, wav | |
Cannot open .alaw files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.alaw files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
