.SND File Extension
Sound File
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What is an SND file?
An SND file is a generic sound file. Various programs use sounds saved as SND files. SND files can be saved in a variety of audio formats, which often (but not always) differ from program to program.
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Several programs for AmigaOS (Amiga computers' operating system) used SND files. Some other programs that create or use SND files include:
- DeskMate
- maxYMiser
- The Music Studio
How to open an SND file
Because different SND files are saved in different formats, media players and other programs may be able to open some SND files but not others. However, programs that can open some types of SND files include:
Programs that open SND files
M.U.G.E.N Sound File
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An SND file may also be a sound file used by M.U.G.E.N (or just Mugen), a freeware 2D fighting game engine. It contains WAVE audio data, and is generated from multiple .WAV files. SND files are used for sounds played during various parts of the game, which includes during gameplay and "motif" title screens.
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You will most likely only encounter an SND file if you create games with the M.U.G.E.N engine. Audio data stored in SND files include action sound effects, such as punches or kicks, character voice clips, and button clicks.
SND files that store sounds for characters are located in the chars/ directory. SND files that store system sounds for title screens are located in the data/ directory.
NOTE: The SND file is one of several resource files used by M.U.G.E.N, which includes Sprite .SFF, Character States .CNS, Character Commands .CMD, Character Definition .DEF, and Animation .AIR files.
Common SND Filenames
[character_name].snd - SND file that stores audio data for a specific character.
system.snd - SND file that stores audio data for game system screens.
How to open an SND file
While SND files are referenced by M.U.G.E.N, you can open SND files with Audacity as "Raw Data" in Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also open SND files with Fighter Factory, which is a Windows program used to modify M.U.G.E.N content.
Programs that open or reference SND files
Akai MPC Sample
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Sample format used for saving audio samples generated or recorded by Akai MPC samplers such as the MPC2000 or MPC3000.
Programs that open SND files
Macintosh Sound Resource
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Sound clip stored in a proprietary Macintosh format; often used by games and other programs developed for Mac OS Classic (before Mac OS X); can be played with QuickTime Player.