SES File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ses
Full Name Audition Session File
Type Audio project file format
Developer Adobe Systems
Associated Software Adobe Audition
Binary/Text Binary
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Main Usage Storing audio editing sessions including tracks, clips, effects, and mixer settings
Compatibility Can be opened by various versions of Adobe Audition but may have limitations with very old or very new versions
File Structure Contains audio data, reference links to audio files, edit decisions, effects, and metadata
Editable Yes, with compatible Adobe Audition versions
Encryption Not natively supported
Compression Not typically compressed, may reference compressed audio files
Multitrack Support Yes
Non-destructive Editing Yes
Metadata Support Yes, includes project, clip, and track metadata
Supports Effects Yes, including third-party VST effects
Supports Virtual Instruments Yes, via VSTi compatibility
Sample Rates Supported Varies based on audio content and settings
Bit Depth Up to 32-bit float
Automation Yes, for volume, pan, effects, and more
File Interchange Can be exchanged with other audio software via exporting and importing supported file formats