Tips to open HMA file
Can't open the HMA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HMA files as well as a list of programs that support HMA files.
HMA file extension
| File Name |
Sony HI-MD Audio Format |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The HMA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HMA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HMA file on each system platform.
What is HMA file?
The file with the extension HMA is the Audio Files file type. The creator of this file is Sony. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Sony HI-MD Audio Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is SonicStage. This was created by Sony Corporation.
How to open HMA file?
An often recurring problem with Sony HI-MD Audio Format is that HMA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open HMA, 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 HMA 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 SonicStage
The first step is to check if the computer has the SonicStage program installed. This can be achieved by typing SonicStage into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file HMA.
Programs to open HMA file
Remember to download programs supporting HMA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SonicStage with HMA files
If, despite the installed application, the HMA file does not start in the SonicStage application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HMA file with the SonicStage program.
Step 3. Update SonicStage to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SonicStage program with the Sony HI-MD Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Sony Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HMA file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HMA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HMA or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover HMA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HMA file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular HMA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sony help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HMA files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the HMA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HMA to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HMA file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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