Bit Rate Reduction
General Information
| Title | BRR File Extension |
| Extension | .brr |
| Full Form | Bit Rate Reduction |
| File Type | Audio Sample File |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| MIME Type | audio/x-brr |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Sample playback |
| Features | Compressed, Looped |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Low fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Audio | Yes |
| Sampling | Yes |
| Music Production | Limited |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990 |
| Associated with | SNES S-SMP |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .spc, .rso |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Audio Overload |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| SNESMod |
Free | Cross-platform |
| BRR Tools |
Free | Windows |