Tips to open OPUS file

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

OPUS file extension

File Name Opus Audio Format
File Developer Xiph.Org
File Category Audio Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is OPUS file?

The .OPUS file is an audio file. It uses lossy compression, SILK and CELT protocols. This format is intended for publication on the Internet, it is also used in voice messaging in games and teleconferences. It also works well for Internet telephony (VoIP). There should be no problems playing this type of file. However, they are very rare, even though the technology itself is common. This is due to a direct implementation where the files are not needed.

How to open OPUS file?

An often recurring problem with Opus Audio Format is that OPUS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that OPUS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OPUS 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

In this case, you should first verify that the VLC media player application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VLC media player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support OPUS files.

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

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OPUS file to open in the VLC media player application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 OPUS 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 Opus Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VideoLAN Project Team website and install the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The OPUS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to OPUS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our OPUS file. However, remember that not every infected OPUS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of OPUS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OPUS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Xiph.Org help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted OPUS 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the OPUS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the OPUS file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file OPUS to close. However, some background programs may block the OPUS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.