AU File Extension

AU file extension is created by Audacity, also known as Audacity Audio File. AU has been classified as Audio Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open AU files in Audacity program.

Audacity Audio File Type

What is a AU File Type?

When you create an Audacity project and import audio files, the audio data is converted to AU and stored in a folder with the project called myproject data, where the name of the project is myproject.aud. After publishing a project, you can export audio to several standard formats, including .MP3, .WAV and .M4A.

Audacity 'n/a format; not compatible with standard AU audio file format.

Free online AU Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .AU (Audacity Audio File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to AU, merge, split and compare the AU files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

AU Converter

Open AU

Edit AU

Compare AU Files

Merge AU Files

Split AU Files

AU Metadata Viewer

AU Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Audacity Audio File .AU File Extensions while opening the .AU files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open AU Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Audacity Audio File on your system such as Audacity.
2. Associate default Audacity Audacity program for *.au (Audacity Audio File) files.
   
   

   Associate AU Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.AU (e.g example.au) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Audacity Audacity program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .au files.
   
   

   Associate AU Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.AU (e.g example.au) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Audacity Audacity program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Audacity extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related AU File Extensions

AU default file extension is .AU and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for AU File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the AU files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open AU File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Audacity 2.4 for Windows	Open Source	Audacity
	Adobe Audition CC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wondershare
	Adobe Flash CC for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Foobar2000 1.3.19 for Windows	Freeware	Foobar2000
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	JRiver Media Center 19 for Windows	Freeware	JRiver
	NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for Windows	Commercial	NCH Software
	Audials One 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Audials
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows	Freeware	Apple
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Windows	Freeware	RealNetworks
	MAGIX Sound Forge Pro 13 for Windows	Commercial	MAGIX
	SoX 14 for Windows	Open Source	SoX
	Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6 for Windows	Commercial	Steinberg
	Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows	Commercial	Aiseesoft
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows	Freeware	Nullsoft
	Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft

Open AU File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Audacity 2.4 for MacOs	Open Source	Audacity
	Adobe Audition CC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wondershare
	Adobe Flash CC for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	JRiver Media Center 19 for MacOs	Freeware	JRiver
	NCH Software NCH Switch 4 for MacOs	Commercial	NCH Software
	Microsoft PowerPoint 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for MacOs	Freeware	RealNetworks
	SoX 14 for MacOs	Open Source	SoX
	Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6 for MacOs	Commercial	Steinberg
	Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs	Commercial	Xilisoft
	Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs	Freeware	Nullsoft

Open AU file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Audacity 2.4 for Linux	Open Source	Audacity
	SoX 14 for Linux	Open Source	SoX

Open AU file on Web

Open AU file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for iOS	Freeware	RealNetworks

Open AU file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Android	Freeware	RealNetworks

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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