.awb is Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) File or Video Games Archive Format
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| File Type | Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) or Archive Format |
| Primary Use | Voice Recordings, Video Game Audio |
| Development | CRI Middleware |
| Compatibility | Media Players, Archive Unpackers |
| Audio Format | ADX, HCA |
| Extraction Tools | QuickBMS, vgmstream, Foobar2000 with vgmstream plugin |
| Sound Quality | High Fidelity (AMR-WB) |
| Compression Level | Efficient (AMR-WB) |
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There are two file formats that use the .awb extension.
Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband (AMR-WB)
AMR-WB, also known as the wideband speech codec, is a compression algorithm designed to encode speech with higher fidelity and clarity than the traditional narrowband codecs. It is used in a variety of applications, including mobile phones, voice over IP (VoIP), and digital dictation recorders.
AMR-WB files are typically small in size, making them ideal for transmission over networks. They are also compatible with a wide range of devices and software applications.
Archive Format
AWB is also an archive format used in a variety of video games, including Persona 4 Golden, Persona Q, Catherine Full Body Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight, Persona 3 Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5. It was developed by CRI Middleware and is the successor of AFS. AWB files can contain sound filetypes such as ADX or HCA.
AWB files are typically found within CPK archives. The first four bytes of the file always have the value 0x41465332 ("AFS2").
There are a few different ways to open AWB files, depending on the type of AWB file you are dealing with.
There are a few different ways to convert AWB files, depending on the type of AWB file you are dealing with.
The process for extracting audio from an AWB file depends on the specific type of AWB file you are dealing with. Here are the general steps for extracting audio from both types of AWB files:
Extracting Audio from AMR-WB Files
Open the AWB file: You can open an AMR-WB file with a variety of media players, including VLC Media Player and Audacity.
Export the audio: Once the file is open, you can export the audio to a different format, such as MP3 or WAV. The specific steps for exporting the audio will vary depending on the media player you are using.
Extracting Audio from AWB Archive Files
Extract the AWB archive: You can extract the AWB archive using a variety of archive unpackers, including 7-Zip and WinRAR. Once the archive is extracted, you will have access to the individual sound files within the archive.
Convert the sound files: The individual sound files within the AWB archive are typically in ADX or HCA format. You can convert these files to other formats, such as MP3 or WAV, using a variety of audio conversion software programs.
Here are some specific tools that you can use to extract audio from AWB files:
QuickBMS: QuickBMS is a scripting tool that can be used to extract audio from a variety of archive formats, including AWB.
vgmstream: vgmstream is a library and command-line tool that can be used to play and convert audio from a variety of video game formats, including AWB.
Foobar2000 with the vgmstream plugin: Foobar2000 is a popular media player that can be extended with plugins. The vgmstream plugin allows Foobar2000 to play and convert audio from a variety of video game formats, including AWB.