RAM (RealAudio)
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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.
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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Disambiguation
Confusingly, the .ram file extension is also sometimes used for RealMedia format.
See also
Sample files
Links
- A survey of playlist formats → RAM
- RealSystem Production Guide, Ch. 10 (from archive.org) - Has some information about RAM files
