Tips to open AA file

Can't open the AA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AA files as well as a list of programs that support AA files.

AA file extension

File Name Audible Audio Book Format
File Developer Audible
File Category Audio Files

The AA file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AA file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is AA file?

The AA file has been categorized as Audio Files. The creator of this file is Audible. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Audible Audio Book Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on , Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use iTunes to handle this file. This is a program created by Apple, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 12 other programs. You can use Tunebite, TuneCab, Nero ShowTime, Nero Multimedia Suite in case iTunes cannot be used.

How to open AA file?

The main problem with Audible Audio Book Format is that the AA file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open AA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install iTunes

The first step is to check if the computer has the iTunes program installed. To do this, enter the name iTunes into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AA files.

Step 2. Create association of iTunes with AA files

If, despite the installed application, the AA file does not start in the iTunes application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AA file with the iTunes program.

Step 3. Update iTunes to the latest version

If, however, after binding iTunes with Audible Audio Book Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apple, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AA file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AA file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AA file. Sometimes virus-infected AA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the AA files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair AA file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Audible
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AA files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the AA file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the AA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AA file again. However, some background programs may block the AA file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.