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Don’t want to install Real Player into your computer? Good news, there’s an alternative way to play Real Audio files. Here’s a simple explanation of what Real Audio format stands for those who didn’t know what it is:

RealAudio is a proprietary audio format developed by RealNetworks. It uses a variety of audio codecs, ranging from low-bitrate formats that can be used over dialup modems, to high-fidelity formats for music. It can also be used as a streaming audio format, that is played at the same time as it is downloaded. Many internet radio stations use RealAudio to stream their programming over the internet in real time.The first version of RealAudio was released in 1995. As of 2006, the current version is RealAudio 10.

Real Audio format is often well compressed (5XXKB:less than normal MP3 size). Therefore, users tend to convert their MP3 files into that format (.ra) so that they can share the music with their friend who is using dial-up much faster.

How To Play Real Audio Files using Winamp

Ones can play Real Audio files with Winamp by using a special plugin from Innover. Download the Innover’s Plugin and install the plugin into your Winamp folder. In most cases the installer will detect it automatically for you.

Try to play the Real Audio file with Winamp when you’ve finished installing it. It should work if you did it properly.

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