RMA Types

Dominant RMA File Type

.RMA

File Ext:	.rma
Classification:	RealMedia Audio Data

An RMA file is a data file associated with the multimedia content player RealPlayer. It stores audio in RealMedia file format.

Author:	RealNetworks
Kind:	Audio Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rma

Software Programs That Open The RealMedia Audio Data:

RealPlayer by Realtime Technologies

Windows

Mac

Linux

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RMA File Complications

Common Problems Opening RMA Files

RealPlayer Isn't There

You attempt to load your RMA file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The RMA File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because RealPlayer isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your RMA with RealPlayer, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another RMA application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wrong Version of RealPlayer is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a RealMedia Audio Data file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of RealPlayer from Realtime Technologies is recommended. Your RealMedia Audio Data file was probably created by a newer release of RealPlayer than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: If you right-click on your RMA file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening RMA files are due to having the wrong version of RealPlayer installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening RMAs

Assuming you have the right RealPlayer version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening RMA files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening RMAs. These issues include:

• Invalid RMA file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Corruption of the RMA file description inside the Registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the RMA format
• The RMA itself is corrupted
• Your RMA is infected with malware
• Hardware related to RMAs has device driver corruption
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the RealMedia Audio Data format