.SNS File Extension

SNS Video Game Audio File

Developer Electronic Arts
Popularity
3.0  |  11 Votes
 

What is an SNS file?

An SNS file is an audio file used by several Electronics Arts video games, including Burnout Paradise and The Sims 3. It stores audio data for game sounds and music that may be encoded with various codecs. Since SNS files store audio encoded with different codecs, converting or playing with standard audio software is difficult; you must use a program that supports the codec used to encode the data, such as FFmpeg or ealayer3.

More Information

SNS files are rare. You will likely only encounter them if you are attempting to modify the gameplay of a game that uses the file type to store its sound effects and music. For example, a gamer playing Burnout Paradise may navigate the game's resource files (stored in the game installation directory) and modify SNS files to alter the sounds and music played in the game. Additionally, examples of codecs used to encode data in an SNS file include EALayer3 or EA XAS ADPCM.

NOTE: SNS stands for "Sound Stream."

How to open an SNS file

You can only open SNS files with programs that support the codec used to encode the audio data in the SNS files. For example, the ealayer3.exe program can decode SNS files that use EALayer3 to encode audio data. Also, FFmpeg can decode EA XAS ADPCM formatted SNS files.

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Programs that open or reference SNS files

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Save-N-Sync Project File

Developer Composite Ideas
Popularity
2.3  |  3 Votes
 

Project file created by Save-N-Sync backup software; saves a list of files and folders to backup, as well as a schedule for creating the backup; used for saving and loading backup job settings.

Programs that open SNS files

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