There are numerous audio software programs available to the average person as well as music and sound composers.  Many of these programs are free, while others must be purchased.  Each one offers its own benefits and capabilities.  However, all audio software programs tend to share the same ability; to play a large number of audio files.

While several programs do have their own file extensions, the majority of them also allow different file extensions to be played.  This is why AudioMicro gives customers the ability to download sound files in different formats.  They offer three different file formats that each person can choose from when they download a piece.

MP3 extensions are by far the most common.  They can come in different bit rates, and will download in whatever rate that the creator uploaded them in.  So if sound effects or song is uploaded with a bit rate of 192 kbps, it will be downloaded in the same form.  A maker of audio software knows that not allowing their program to play MP3s would essentially render it useless to the majority of the population.

WAV files are the second option available through AudioMicro.  If a file was originally uploaded as a WAV, it can be downloaded in the same form and bit rate as well (just like the MP3) whether it’s royalty free music or something else entirely.

AIFF file are slightly less popular, but are still used widely enough for AudioMicro to offer them as a download form.  These files can be uploaded and then downloaded in the same way as MP3 and WAV files are.

For each of these file extensions, it doesn’t matter how they are uploaded – if your player cannot play AIFF files, then there is no need to worry as you can choose either an MP3 or WAV file instead.  People wishing to download stock music always have an option to suit whatever audio software they might have.