.UAX File Extension

Unreal Audio Package

The UAX file extension indicates audio files used by games like Unreal Tournament. Programs that open UAX files include Awave Studio, UnPACKer, UnrealEd, and Unreal Tournament. UAX files save audio cl...

General Information

Title UAX File Extension
Extension .uax
Full Form Unreal Audio Package
File Type Audio File
Developer Epic Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Sound effects, Music tracks
Features Package format, Game development

File Characteristics

Quality High, Game-ready
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Media Production Yes
Sound Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version tracking, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Version Tied to Unreal Engine

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .umx, .uax2, .usx, .utx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unreal Engine Free, Royalty after threshold Windows, Mac, Linux
FMOD Free, Commercial licenses Windows, Mac, Linux
Wwise Free, Commercial licenses Windows, Mac, Linux