Open VOC files

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Have you encountered a problem with a VOC file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a VOC file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your VOC file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is VOC file?

The file extension VOC marks voice files in the format of the Soundblaster and Soundblaster Pro sound cards. The VOC audio format supports compression as well as the addition of non-audio data such as silence and loops.

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There are two versions of the VOC format. The 'old' format supports only 8-bit audio, mono to 44.1 kHz and stereo up to 22 kHz, the 'new' 8-bit and 16-bit audio.

Programs which can open a VOC file

How to open file with VOC extension?

In order to open a file with VOC extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening VOC file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with VOC files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Audition or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening VOC files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support VOC files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of VOC files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Audition as the default program for opening VOC files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate VOC files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Audition applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Audition has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with VOC files

Sometimes problems with opening VOC files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • VOC files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open VOC files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • VOC file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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