SONIC File Extension

What is SONIC file?

Full format name of files that use SONIC extension is SonicArranger Audio Format. SonicArranger Audio Format format was developed by Sonic Solutions. Files with SONIC extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SONIC file belongs to the Audio Files category just like 771 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing SONIC files is Amiga Forever. Amiga Forever software was developed by Cloanto IT srl, and on its official website you may find more information about SONIC files or the Amiga Forever software program.

Programs which support SONIC file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SONIC files. Files with SONIC suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with SONIC extension?

Being unable to open files with SONIC extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SONIC extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Amiga Forever

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SONIC files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Amiga Forever developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Amiga Forever installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Cloanto IT srl website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Amiga Forever and update if needed

You still cannot access SONIC files although Amiga Forever is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Amiga Forever cannot handle files with SONIC may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Amiga Forever is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate SonicArranger Audio Format files with Amiga Forever

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SONIC files with latest version of Amiga Forever you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the SONIC file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Amiga Forever installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SONIC files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SONIC extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SONIC extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the SONIC is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SONIC file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The SONIC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the SONIC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the SONIC file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the SONIC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with SONIC extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the SonicArranger Audio Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Amiga Forever

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SONIC files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with SonicArranger Audio Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SONIC files.

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