.RAM File Type
File extension: RAM or .ram
Description: Real Audio Media
Author of the .ram file extension: Real Networks, Inc.
Category: Multimedia file
Programs that use the .ram file type: RealNetworks RealPlayer
Explanation of .ram file extensions:
The .ram file extension stands for Real Audio Media. This type of file is also often shown with the .ra file extension. A .ram file is a file that was created using the Real compression algorithm. RAM files can contain either audio data or references to streaming audio files that are found online.
Typical problems associated with the .ram file extension:
One of the most common problems with .ram files is when the URL is not typed correctly in the .ram file. When this happens, the streaming audio file is not found.
Another problem is when the .ram file is uploaded to a server that does not have the appropriate MIME types for the .ram or .ra file extension.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you want to reference a .ram file and redirect to streaming audio on the Internet, it’s important that you create the .ram file correctly. The file should contain a single line which is the full URL to the .rm file. For example, if you want to create a .ram file titled: SAMPLE.RAM, you must use a text editor and type in the complete URL to where the sample.rm file is actually located. For example, the single line in your SAMPLE.RAM file might look like this:
HTTP://www.mywebsitename.com/sample.rm
If you mistype the URL, you will have an error.
Make sure that the server has audio/x-realaudio set as the MIME type (for .rm file extensions) and audio/x-pn-realaudio (for .ram file extensions).
Associated links:
Real Networks - http://www.real.com/
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