.CDDA File Extension

Compact Disc Digital Audio

A CDDA file contains audio tracks extracted from a Compact Disc. It stands for "Compact Disc Digital Audio". CDDA is the standard format for audio CDs. CDDA files store 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo audio. ...

General Information

Title CDDA File Extension
Extension .cdda
Full Form Compact Disc Digital Audio
File Type Audio File
Developer Philips, Sony
MIME Type application/x-cdf

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Audio playback
Features Uncompressed, Stereo

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Audio CD Playback Yes
Music Distribution Yes
Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Proper storage, Handling

Historical/Version Information

Standardization 1980
Red Book Standard Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .mp3, .flac

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Media Player Free Windows
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux
iTunes Free Windows, Mac