Supported Media File Formats

RealPlayer can play any type of media that your computer is set up to play (Universal Media Playback), including audio, video, and streaming media formats. RealPlayer also uses other types of files, including RealJukebox "skin" files and Track Info template packages. Below is a list of RealPlayer file types. For a complete listing of file formats currently supported by your RealPlayer, click Advanced in your Media Types Preferences.

Note: To import supported media files to My Library, see Import Media Files.

RealNetworks is always working to add more compatibility to RealPlayer. When new formats are available, RealPlayer will automatically install them when you attempt to play that type of content. Alternately, you can manually check for new components using AutoUpdate.

RealPlayer file types:

File Type

  

Extension(s)

RAM Meta File

.ram, .rmm

RealAudio, RealVideo

.ra, .rax, .rv., .rvx, .rm, .rmx, .rmj, .rms

MPEG-3 Audio

.mp3

MPEG-4 Audio: AAC (Includes iPod and iTunes files.)

.m4a, .m4p

RealPix

.rp

RealText

.rt

RealJukebox Skins

.rjs

RealJukebox Track Info Packages

.rmp

Note: RealPlayer can play any file your computer can play. Just open them with RealPlayer or drag and drop them onto RealPlayer. To have RealPlayer play files automatically, select When clicking media in the  RealPlayer Media Browser in your Media Types Preferences.