CDA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .cda
Format Type Audio CD Track Shortcut
Primary Use Audio Playback
Data Encoding PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
Bit Depth 16-bit
Sample Rate 44.1 kHz
Channels Stereo (2 channels)
Audio Fidelity High
Compression None (Uncompressed Audio)
File Size (per minute) Approximately 10 MB
Length Limit Typically 74 or 80 minutes per disc
Digital Rights Management (DRM) Not applicable
Usage Standard for Audio CDs; Not directly editable
Compatibility Playable on all CD and DVD players
File Nature Reference/Shortcut to Track, not actual audio data
Medium Optical Disc (CD)
Storage Method Physical Disc
Accessibility Requires CD/DVD drive for access
MIME Type application/x-cdf