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What is a RA file?
RA (RealAudio) is a proprietary audio format developed by RealNetworks in the 1990s for streaming audio over the internet. It uses various codecs and was one of the first formats optimized for low-bandwidth streaming.
RA was commonly used for internet radio and news broadcasts but has largely fallen out of use in favor of more open and modern formats like MP3 and AAC.
How to open RA files
RA files can be opened using RealPlayer, VLC, and other legacy multimedia players. Some may require codec support or conversion due to format variations.
To make RA files easier to share or use, convert them to MP3 using AnyConv online.
Key facts about RA
- Full name: RealAudio File
- Extension: .ra
- MIME type: audio/vnd.rn-realaudio
- Developed by: RealNetworks
- Initial release: 1995
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What is a MP3 file?
MP3 is one of the most iconic and widely used audio formats in the world. It uses lossy compression to significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining acceptable sound quality. MP3 revolutionized digital music distribution and became the standard format for portable media players and online music sharing.
Thanks to its balance of quality and size, MP3 remains highly relevant for casual listening, streaming, and downloading music. Nearly every media player and device supports it natively.
How to open MP3 files
MP3 files can be opened with virtually any media player: Windows Media Player, iTunes, VLC, Winamp, and countless mobile apps all support the format.
You can also convert MP3 to other formats like AAC or WAV quickly using AnyConv online.
Key facts about MP3
- Full name: MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
- Extension: .mp3
- MIME type: audio/mpeg
- Developed by: Fraunhofer Society
- Initial release: 1993
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert RA files?Not at all! You can convert RA to MP3 without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert RA to MP3 on AnyConv?Absolutely. All RA and MP3 files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting RA to MP3?We do our best to preserve the original quality during RA to MP3 conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert RA to MP3?Most conversions from RA to MP3 take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one RA file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple RA files to MP3 at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support RA to MP3 conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting RA to MP3 on any platform.