RA (RealAudio) is RealNetworks' streaming audio format from the early internet, designed for low-bandwidth playback and now obsolete.
RA plays in RealPlayer and VLC; convert to MP3 for modern devices.
Listening on any device or app.
Production-quality source audio.
Lightweight recordings to share.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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RA (RealAudio) is RealNetworks' streaming audio format from the early internet, designed for low-bandwidth playback and now obsolete.
RA plays in RealPlayer and VLC; convert to MP3 for modern devices.
RA is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — RA doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.