Tips to open TRUEHD file
Can't open the TRUEHD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TRUEHD files as well as a list of programs that support TRUEHD files.
TRUEHD file extension
| File Name |
Dolby TrueHD Audio Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The TRUEHD file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TRUEHD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TRUEHD file on each system platform.
What is TRUEHD file?
The file in the TRUEHD format belongs to the Audio Files category. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Dolby TrueHD Audio Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is VLC media player. This was created by VideoLAN Project Team. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the TRUEHD file.
How to open TRUEHD file?
The main problem with Dolby TrueHD Audio Format is that the TRUEHD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open TRUEHD, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TRUEHD 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VLC media player 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. 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 TRUEHD files.
Programs to open TRUEHD file
Remember to download programs supporting TRUEHD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with TRUEHD files
If, despite the installed application, the TRUEHD file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VLC media player application as the default for handling the TRUEHD file.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, however, after binding VLC media player with Dolby TrueHD Audio Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the VideoLAN Project Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the TRUEHD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 TRUEHD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TRUEHD file. Sometimes virus-infected TRUEHD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of TRUEHD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair TRUEHD file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted TRUEHD files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the TRUEHD 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TRUEHD file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the TRUEHD file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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