.cda
| File Type |
 CD Audio Track Shortcut |
| File Format |
Standard |
| Usage |
Referenced by an application; not meant to be opened manually; may run a program or script when opened |
| Popularity |
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Common |
| Description |
Shortcut to a track on an audio CD; plays the referenced track on the CD when opened; therefore, the CD must be in the CD-ROM drive for the shortcut to work correctly.
CDA files do not contain actual audio data. Songs "ripped" from an audio CD are usually saved as uncompressed .AIF or .WAV files.
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| Open With |
| Windows |
 Microsoft Windows Media Player
 Nullsoft Winamp
 RealNetworks RealPlayer
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| macOS |
 VideoLAN VLC media player
 JRiver Media Center
 Apple iTunes
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| Unix |
VideoLAN VLC media player  Other audio player
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| Updated |
2007 |
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