File Extension Database

Open CDA File

Files in the CDA format and extension are used for direct access to a track of an audio CD.

The CDA file plays the referenced track on the CD when it is opened, therefore the CD must be in the CD-ROM drive for the shortcut to work properly, otherwise it will issue an error.

It is important to note that CDA files do not contain actual audio data, meaning songs "ripped" from an audio CD are usually saved as uncompressed AIF or WAV files.

Software to open a CDA file

CDA files are universal and can be opened with almost any audio player:

Typical CDA application file locations:

%ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open "%L"
C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe /open "%L"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /play "%L"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /Play "%L"

Frequently used application names to open CDA files:

Windows Media Player
iTunes

Frequently associated Windows objects:

CDAFile
iTunes.cda
WMP11.AssocFile.CDA

How Can I Open CDA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CDA file is to find a CDA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDA file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CDA file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CDA file opener then try to search online for "CDA viewer", "application to open CDA file" or "open CDA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CDA file

How Can I Open CDA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CDA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CDA file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CDA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CDA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CDA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CDA file then try to search for "CDA viewer", "application to open CDA file" or "read CDA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CDA file

How Can I Open CDA File on Android

If you downloaded a CDA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CDA file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CDA".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CDA viewer", "CDA file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CDA File on iPhone or iPad

To open CDA File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CDA file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CDA". This way you can find apps which can open CDA files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CDA viewer" or "CDA file" online in your favorite search engine.

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