File Extension Library


.HCA File Extension

  • Developer by: CRI Middleware
  • Category: Audio Files

What are .HCA files and how to open them?

Can't open .HCA 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 .HCA file.

What is a .HCA file extension?

.HCA file extension is created by CRI Middleware. .HCA has been classified as Audio Files.

.HCA is High Compression Audio File

An HCA file contains audio compressed in the High Compression Audio proprietary codec and saved in the ADX2 format, which is the second version of the ADX format developed by CRI Middleware. It is used to store compressed audio, typically background music, for various video games, such as Phantasy Star Online 2. HCA files are commonly bundled into an .ACB or .AWB audio package file.

One significant improvement of the ADX2 format over the ADX format is that music tracks can be layered to play multiple tracks of music at the same time. The ADX2 format is developed by CRI Middleware, a Japanese company that specializes in audio and video software in the entertainment industry.

How to fix problems with .HCA files

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