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.IRCAM File Extension

  • Developer by: IRCAM
  • Category: Audio Files

What are .IRCAM files and how to open them?

Can't open .IRCAM 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 .IRCAM file.

What is a .IRCAM file extension?

.IRCAM file extension is created by IRCAM. .IRCAM has been classified as Audio Files.

.IRCAM is IRCAM Sound File

An IRCAM file is an audio file saved in Sound file format developed by the IRCAM institute in Paris, France. It is primarily used to store CSound audio samples. IRCAM files are often saved as .SF files.

The IRCAM format was developed in the 1980s by the Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique (IRCAM) in France. The format was primarily used by audio applications, which includes the Csound music computing system, running in the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), a UNIX-based operating system developed at the University of California, Berkeley. Various academic research centers utilized these audio programs in the BSD operating system to compose and save musical recordings.

NOTE: Since audio files saved in the IRCAM format primarily use the .sf extension, IRCAM files are uncommon.

How do I open an IRCAM file extension?

While IRCAM files are rare, you can open them with Audacity, an open-source audio editing program for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

You can also convert IRCAM files to a more common audio format with FFmpeg and then open the converted file with a media player such as Microsoft Windows Media Player (Windows) or VLC media player (multiplatform).

List of all softwares that can open the IRCAM Sound File
Windows
Audacity
FFmpeg
Mac
Audacity
FFmpeg
Linux
Audacity
FFmpeg

How to fix problems with .IRCAM files

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