OMA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .oma
Developed By Sony
File Type Sony OpenMG Music File
Category Audio File
Primary Association Digital Music Files
Encryption Can be encrypted with OpenMG
DRM Protected Yes, supports Digital Rights Management
Compression Compressed audio format
Audio Codec Support ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus
Bitrate Variable, depends on compression level and audio codec
MIME Type audio/x-oma
Usage Primarily used in Sony devices and software
Compatibility Limited to Sony's software and devices
File Creation Through Sony's SonicStage or similar software
Copy Protection Supports copy protection mechanisms
Quality Quality varies based on ATRAC compression ratio
Playable in Common Media Players No, requires specific software or devices
Conversion Can be converted to other formats, often with loss of quality
Streaming Capability No native streaming support
Editing Editable with specific Sony software