.AA File Extension

AA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Audible Audio Book File

The AA file extension is used by Audible to store audio books digitally. Audible is an Amazon company. Various devices can play AA files like the Apple iPod or Amazon Kindle. However, most digital aud...

General Information

Title AA File Extension
Extension .aa
Full Form Audible Audio Book File
File Type Audio File
Developer Audible Inc.
MIME Type audio/audible

File Function

Primary Function Store audio books
Additional Functions Digital Rights Management
Features Chapter markers, Bookmarking

File Characteristics

Quality Varies, Proprietary
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Personal Use Yes
Educational Yes
Accessibility Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks DRM protected
Best Practices Backup, Authorized devices

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version Variable, Proprietary

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .aax, .aaxc, .mp3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audible App Free, Subscription Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
iTunes Free Windows, Mac
Apple Books Free iOS, Mac

Type 2: Generic CD Image

There are 2 file types that use the .aa file extension: Audible Audio Book File and Generic CD Image. Audible audio files can be converted to .mp3 format using programs like Tunebite and SoundTaxi Med...

General Information

Title .AA File Extension
Extension .aa
Full Form Audible Audio Book File
File Type Audio book file
Developer Audible Inc.
MIME Type audio/audible

File Function

Primary Function Store audio books
Additional Functions Digital Rights Management
Features Proprietary format, Encoded

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Audio Books Yes
Language Learning Yes
Entertainment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks DRM restrictions
Best Practices Authorized devices, Secure accounts

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version Format 4 (Enhanced)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .aax, .aax+

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audible Subscription Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
iTunes Free Windows, Mac
Amazon Kindle Varies iOS, Android