File Extension Database

Open OMA File

File extension OMA is used to identify audio files created through Sony OpenMG Music Format. OMA files are encrypted and conform to the Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding (ATRAC) format, a proprietary audio compression designed and used by Sony. OMA extension is similar to OMG extension which was also developed by the same manufacturer. Files using this extension can be opened on operating system platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

The popularity of ATRAC gave Sony an edge with its technology. Several Sony products including the MiniDisk, popularized and sold to the public beginning January of 1992, are using ATRAC compression to hold encrypted data.

OMA files were used to be accessed through Sony's online music store popularly known as CONNECT Music Store. Despite the success it gathered from millions of users in US and Europe, the service was discontinued last March 31, 2008. In line with the closing of Connect Music Store, Sony launched a newer site named bandit.fm.

OMA are protected files provided through Digital rights management (DRM) by Sony. DRM provides limitation to the use of the product by devices with no copyright protection imposed. However, there are several applications designed and sold on the market that defeat this purpose. These applications remove DRM restrictions making a product available for unauthorized replication thereby breaching its copyright.

There are plenty of applications developed to convert OMA files into other formats such as File extension MP3, File extension WAV, File extension WMA, and File extension AAC. WMAConvert is among the most popular application used in converting OMA files in to several formats. It can be installed on a Windows environment. This is among the other applications that are designed to remove DRM protection on encrypted files. Once converted, files will be applicable for use on players not implementing DRM restrictions.

Native Sony applications and devices can open and process OMA files. This includes the SonicStage whose later version was designed to remove the DRM protection on some files. However, license copies are excluded for such process preserving their copyrights. Other products include Blaze Media Pro, and Sony SonicStage.

How Can I Open OMA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open OMA file is to find a OMA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OMA 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 OMA 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 OMA file opener then try to search online for "OMA viewer", "application to open OMA file" or "open OMA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open OMA file

How Can I Open OMA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a OMA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OMA 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 OMA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as OMA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open OMA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open OMA file then try to search for "OMA viewer", "application to open OMA file" or "read OMA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read OMA file

How Can I Open OMA File on Android

If you downloaded a OMA 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 OMA 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 "OMA".
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 "OMA viewer", "OMA 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 OMA File on iPhone or iPad

To open OMA 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 OMA 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 "OMA". This way you can find apps which can open OMA 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 "OMA viewer" or "OMA file" online in your favorite search engine.

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