3 steps to open file with AUP extension
Usually solving problems with AUP file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open AUP file now!
AUP File Extension
- File type Audacity Project Format
- File developer Audacity
- File category Audio Files
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What is a(n) AUP file?
The AUP (Audacity Project Format) file format is used for storing music and audio projects created with Audacity, a free, open-source digital audio editor. It stores an Audacity project's labels, waveforms, envelope points, tempo, pitch, and other data in a single file. AUP files can also store the mixing details and effects applied to tracks during the project. The AUP file format is closely related to the XML (Extensible Markup Language) standard.
While AUP files cannot be opened directly with other applications, they can be converted to other formats like MP3 or WAV for wider compatibility with media players. Alternatively, Audacity projects can also be exported and shared as standalone archives (.ZIP files), which include a copy of the original AUP track and all external files it references.
How to open AUP file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of AUP extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports AUP files
If an application that supports AUP files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with AUP extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the AUP file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open AUP files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with AUP files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with AUP extension
Step 3: Check the AUP file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- AUP file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given AUP file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related AUP file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
