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.ADPCM File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .ADPCM files and how to open them?

Can't open .ADPCM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ADPCM file.

What is a .ADPCM file extension?

.ADPCM file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .ADPCM has been classified as Various data Files.

.ADPCM is ADPCM audio

The adpcm file extension is associated with the Adaptive Delta Pulse Code Modulation (ADPCM) a subclass of the Microsoft waveform (wav) file format.

The adpcm audio storing waveforms in 16-bit or 8-bit PCM. It only uses 4 bits per sample, taking up a quarter of the disc space of 16-bit PCM. However, the sound quality is inferior.

The adpcm format can also used wav file extension.


How to open:

Use any audio playback tool, like VLC player to playback adpcm files.

How to convert:

Audio files can be usually converted between various formats, so .adpcm files can be converted to other audio like mp3 and others.

How to fix problems with .ADPCM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ADPCM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ADPCM file format
  2. You need to check the .ADPCM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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