Tips to open OMA file

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

OMA file extension

File Name Sony OpenMG Music Format
File Developer Sony
File Category Audio Files

The OMA file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OMA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OMA file on each system platform.

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What is OMA file?

The file in the OMA format belongs to the Audio Files category. The creator of this file is Sony. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Sony OpenMG Music Format is supported by 4 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The VLC media player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VideoLAN Project Team. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the OMA file. The VLC media player for Android programs will also handle the file when the VLC media player program does not fulfill its role.

How to open OMA file?

The main problem with Sony OpenMG Music Format is that the OMA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that OMA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OMA 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 VLC media player

The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player 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 OMA.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with OMA files

If, despite the installed application, the OMA file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the OMA file with the VLC media player application.

Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version

If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the Sony OpenMG Music Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VideoLAN Project Team page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to OMA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file OMA or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OMA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the OMA files changes over time. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular OMA 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 OMA 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. Copying the OMA file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file OMA to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OMA file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.