RAM (RealAudio)
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|subcat=Audio and Music | |subcat=Audio and Music | ||
| − | |extensions={{ext|ram}} | + | |extensions={{ext|ram}}, {{ext|rpm}} |
| − | |mimetypes={{mimetype|audio/x-pn-realaudio}} | + | |mimetypes={{mimetype|audio/x-pn-realaudio}}, {{mimetype|audio/x-pn-realaudio-plugin}} |
|pronom={{PRONOM|x-fmt/183}} | |pronom={{PRONOM|x-fmt/183}} | ||
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| − | + | A '''RAM file''' is a file associated with the ''RealPlayer'' software from RealNetworks. It serves as a playlist, and as a way to launch the RealPlayer application or plugin. | |
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| − | === | + | It is a plain text file, consisting of one or more [[URL]]s (usually just one), one per line. A URL may use [[HTTP]], but for streaming services it may use [[RTSP|Real-Time Streaming Protocol]] or the older [[Progressive Networks Media]] protocol. The referenced media files usually use [[RealMedia]] or [[RealAudio]] format. |
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| + | RAM most likely stands for '''RealAudio Metadata'''. | ||
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| + | == Disambiguation == | ||
| + | Confusingly, the '''.ram''' file extension is also sometimes used for [[RealMedia]] format. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[RealAudio]] | ||
| + | * [[RealMedia]] | ||
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| + | == Sample files == | ||
* [http://web.archive.org/web/19961222122705/http://www.users.dircon.co.uk:80/~gcpmusic/mmsite/pages/samplepage/clips-ra/piano.ram .ram with a HTTP reference] | * [http://web.archive.org/web/19961222122705/http://www.users.dircon.co.uk:80/~gcpmusic/mmsite/pages/samplepage/clips-ra/piano.ram .ram with a HTTP reference] | ||
* [http://web.archive.org/web/19990915043606/http://www.voiceovers.co.uk:80/new/johnwood.ram .ram with an RTSP reference] | * [http://web.archive.org/web/19990915043606/http://www.voiceovers.co.uk:80/new/johnwood.ram .ram with an RTSP reference] | ||
* [http://web.archive.org/web/19961105004556/http://vision.ftvision.co.uk:80/SOUND/a011196b.ram .ram with a PNM reference] | * [http://web.archive.org/web/19961105004556/http://vision.ftvision.co.uk:80/SOUND/a011196b.ram .ram with a PNM reference] | ||
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| + | == Links == | ||
| + | * [http://gonze.com/playlists/playlist-format-survey.html#RAM A survey of playlist formats → RAM] | ||
| + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120513203726/http://service.real.com/help/library/guides/production8/htmfiles/server.htm RealSystem Production Guide, Ch. 10] (from archive.org) - Has some information about RAM files | ||
Latest revision as of 14:10, 2 July 2019
A RAM file is a file associated with the RealPlayer software from RealNetworks. It serves as a playlist, and as a way to launch the RealPlayer application or plugin.
It is a plain text file, consisting of one or more URLs (usually just one), one per line. A URL may use HTTP, but for streaming services it may use Real-Time Streaming Protocol or the older Progressive Networks Media protocol. The referenced media files usually use RealMedia or RealAudio format.
RAM most likely stands for RealAudio Metadata.
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[edit] Disambiguation
Confusingly, the .ram file extension is also sometimes used for RealMedia format.
[edit] See also
[edit] Sample files
[edit] Links
- A survey of playlist formats → RAM
- RealSystem Production Guide, Ch. 10 (from archive.org) - Has some information about RAM files
