Opening a VOC File

The VOC file type is primarily associated with Voice Organizer.

VOC	File extension: VOC
	File type:	audio file

What is a VOC file?

VOC files mostly belong to Voice Organizer. VOC files are a specific type of audio file used to store voice recordings and other sound data.
They are primarily known as Voice Recorder Files or Creative Voice Files, developed for use in systems like Voice Organizer and Creative Voice File applications.
Key details as outlined by FilExt.com include:

They are designed to capture voice or simple audio data.

Some VOC files use the RIFF format to structure audio data, similar to other audio containers.

They remain in use mainly with legacy applications and specialized audio software.

FilExt.com note: For further information, visit the Voice Organizer website or check details at Creative's webpage.

How to open a VOC file

You need a suitable software like Voice Organizer to open a VOC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VOC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VOC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online VOC File Viewer

Choose your .voc file to play

or drag and drop it here

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How to convert VOC files to MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...

If you want to convert or edit a VOC file, you can use our free Online VOC File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .voc file to play" button above.
Your VOC file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the audio format (e.g. MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert VOC files:

Voice Organizer
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VOC files are often referred to as Voice Organizer audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Creative Labs Sound
Creative Lab's Soundblaster digitized sound (PlayVoc) The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 43 72 65 61 74 69 76 65 20 56 6F 69 63 65 20 46 69 6C 65 1A 1A 00 0A 01 29 11, ASCII: Creative Voice File.
Quartet Audio File
Sound File
This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Linux Player

Technical Data for VOC File Extension

File classification:

Audio

Identifier:

Hex: 43 72 65 61 74 69 76 65 20 56 6F 69 63 65 20 46 69 6C 65 1A 1A 00 0A 01 29 11, ASCII: Creative Voice File (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

au, aiff, flac, ogg, mp3, vob, fssd, wav

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, audio/x-voc

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: MediaMonkey.File, FileType: MediaMonkey file

ProgramID: SoundBlaster.VOC.file, FileType: SoundBlaster VOC file, AppName: Cool Edit Pro

ProgramID: Winamp.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: BSPlayer
EXEFile: bsplay.exe

ProgramID: Winamp.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: Winamp
EXEFile: Winamp.exe

ProgramID: Winamp.File, FileType: WINAMP.FILE

ProgramID: Winamp3.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: Winamp3
EXEFile: studio.exe

ProgramID: Winamp3.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: Winamp3
EXEFile: winamp3.exe

ProgramID: SoundBlaster.VOC.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\coolpro2\coolpro2.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JetAudio\JetAudio.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Netscape\Communicator\Winamp\winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\Winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp3.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp3\Studio.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp3.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp3\winamp3.exe %1

ProgramID: SoundBlaster.VOC.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Audition 1.5\Audition.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp5.08\Winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp5\Winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: SoundBlaster.VOC.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cool2000\cool2000.exe %1

ProgramID: foobar2000.voc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\foobar2000\foobar2000.exe

ProgramID: VoiceConverter.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Gateway\VOICEF~1\VOICEC~1.EXE

ProgramID: AUD20.SoundBlaster.VOC.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Audition 2.0\Audition.exe

ProgramID: SoundBlaster.VOC.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Audition 1.0\Audition.exe

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: AUD30.SoundBlaster.VOC.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Audition 3.0\Audition.exe

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a voc audio file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VOC files

Associate the VOC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open audio files. Because only the current version supports the latest VOC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Voice Organizer update.
To make sure that your VOC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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