File Extension Library


.SOUNDS File Extension

  • Developer by: id Software
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Text

What are .SOUNDS files and how to open them?

Can't open .SOUNDS 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 .SOUNDS file.

What is a .SOUNDS file extension?

.SOUNDS file extension is created by id Software. .SOUNDS has been classified as Game Files. The format of .SOUNDS file is Text.

.SOUNDS is Quake 3 Engine Sound Definition File

Sound definition file used by games developed for id Tech 3, which is often known as the Quake III engine; defines the properties for one or more sounds, such as an sound ID and a reference to a .WAV file; stored in a plain-text format.

Sound definitions can be referenced by other game script files in order to customize events during gameplay. For example, a user could specify to play a certain audio file when a map objective is completed.

SOUNDS files are typically located in the /sound/scripts/ directory of a .PK3 game archive.

List of all softwares that can open the Quake 3 Engine Sound Definition File
Windows
id Software Quake 3
Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft WordPad
Mac
id Software Quake 3
Apple TextEdit
Linux
id Software Quake 3

How to fix problems with .SOUNDS files

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