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What Is a RAM Audio File and How to Play RAM Files Easily?

Author by Vita

Updated on Sep 06, 2024

Fail to open RAM files with your media player? Wondering what a RAM audio file is and how to play it? This article shares the basic information about RAM files and introduces the best RAM player to show you how to play .ram files on Windows and Mac.

Meanwhile, converting RAM to other popular formats is an easier way to solve the RAM file playback problem. Get the recommended free RAM converter here to have a try now!

What is a .ram File

Q: I have some files with .ram extensions. I’d like to convert them into a common format like MP3 so that I can play them on my devices. Now I have Audacity 2.3.1 on Windows 10 yet I am not sure whether Audacity can do this. Or is there a simple way to convert .ram files?

A: A RAM file is a Real Audio metadata file that simply contains URLs to one or more RealAudio or RealMedia streams that exist on an Internet server. It will direct the media player to the actual location of the music or video clip on the Internet. Since RAM files are text files without any actual audio or video data, it is not possible to directly convert RAM files to MP3. If you want to open RAM files, using a specific RAM file player is the best way to do it. The following part will show you how to play .ram files with the best RAM player.

The Best RAM Player to Play RAM Files

Play .ram Files with RealPlayerPlay .ram Files with RealPlayer

In the review of the best RMVB players, we have mentioned that RealPlayer is the best choice since RMVB files are created for RealPlayer, the media player produced by RealMedia. Similarly, RAM file is primarily associated with RealMedia so RealPlayer is surely the best RAM player. You can install it here: https://www.real.com/

After you install RealPlayer on your computer, it will associate with the RAM files automatically so you only need to double-click each RAM file to play them. Or right-click on the RAM file you want to play and select Open with > RealPlayer.

If you fail to play a RAM file with the RAM file player, it suggests that the RealAudio or RealMedia streams are not valid anymore. In such cases, there's no way round this problem.

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When you play RAM files with RealPlayer, you can click on the round button next to Play/Pause for recording while streaming files.

Is It Possible to Convert RAM Files to MP3 or MP4?

Besides using a RAM player to open .ram files, some people also want to convert them with a free video converter. As we mentioned before, since RAM is a text-based file, third-party video/audio converters can’t handle the conversion. However, there is one exception. Some .ra or .rm files containing video and audio data have been renamed to .ram and the RAM files can be converted to other digital files.

To convert such RAM files, you might as well use WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory. This tool can convert almost all video and audio files to 500+ codecs, formats and profiles for devices and it has a user-friendly and well-organized interface.  Now, free download the powerful converter and follow the instructions below.

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How to Open RAM Files by Converting RAM to Other Formats

Select RAM Files

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Step 1. Import RAM Files into the Software

Run WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory and open Converter. Click on the Add Files or Add Video Folder button on the upper left corner to add RAM files into the program. It also supports drag-and-drop to import files.

Additionally, Free HD Video Converter Factory offers a built-in media player. You can click the file thumbnail to open the media player and play the RAM files directly on Windows.

Choose MP3 as the Output Format

Step 2. Choose an Output Format

Click on the Output Format button on the right to open the output format menu. Now you can choose the needed output format. For example, if you want to convert RAM to MP3, go to the Audio tab and choose the MP3 profile. Virtually all common formats and profiles for popular devices like iPhone, Huawei and Samsung series are supported.

Choose an Output Path and Start the Conversion

Step 3. Start Converting RAM to Other Formats

Press the ▼ icon on the bottom of the program and choose an output path for saving the converted files. Finally, click on Run to convert RAM files. Once the conversion is complete, a window will pop up and remind you to open the output folder.

Tips. The software can also help you convert other RealMedia files like converting RM to MP3, RM to MP4, and RMVB to MP4.

In Summary

As a media player developed by RealNetworks, RealPlayer is compatible with a great range of multimedia files including common files and all RealMedia formats like RAM, RM, RMVB, RMM, etc. So it’s undoubtedly the best RAM player. Although there are some suggestions of using a third-party media player like VLC to play .ram files. However, after the test, I find most so-called RAM file players cannot handle this task perfectly. There are some RAM files that can be converted to MP3 and other formats. You can install WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory on your PC and try to convert your RAM files.

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