FileInfo
extension

SAMP File - What is a .samp file and how do I open it?

Learn about .SAMP files and view a list of programs that open them.

Languages

EN

Overview

What is a SAMP file? A SAMP file is a sound file used by Nintendo GameCube and Wii games, such as Skies of Arcadia Legends and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It contains compressed sample data, which includes the sample rate and loop information, encoded using the Nintendo ADPCM codec . SAMP files are typically used for music that loops in the background during gameplay but may also be used for sound effects or character voice-overs.

More Information SAMP files can be found in the .ISO file of a game. Depending on the game, SAMP files can be found in the /​sound/​proj/​ folder in the ISO file. There are no known programs that support SAMP files. However, they can be imported into Audacity as raw data but there may be noise interference interrupting the sound.

Popularity2.7/5

7 votes

Quick AppOpen with
VerifiedVerified by FileInfo.com The FileInfo.com team has independently researched the Nintendo ADPCM Sound Sample file format and Mac, Windows, and Linux apps listed on this page. Our goal is 100% accuracy and we only publish information about file types that we have verified. If you would like to suggest any additions or updates to this page, please let us know .

Document Icon

Breadcrumbs

DeveloperNintendo
Popularity2.7 | 7 Votes

Previous / Next

‹ .SAMI.SAMPLE ›

In-Depth

.SAMP File Extension

Nintendo ADPCM Sound Sample File

DeveloperNintendo
Popularity
2.7  |  7 Votes
 

What is a SAMP file?

A SAMP file is a sound file used by Nintendo GameCube and Wii games, such as Skies of Arcadia Legends and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It contains compressed sample data, which includes the sample rate and loop information, encoded using the Nintendo ADPCM codec . SAMP files are typically used for music that loops in the background during gameplay but may also be used for sound effects or character voice-overs.

More Information

SAMP files can be found in the .ISO file of a game. Depending on the game, SAMP files can be found in the /​sound/​proj/​ folder in the ISO file.

There are no known programs that support SAMP files. However, they can be imported into Audacity as raw data but there may be noise interference interrupting the sound.

Open over 400 file formats with File Viewer Plus . Free Download

Programs that open SAMP files

Sort

Pricing

Program Name

Platform

Reset

X

Windows

Audacity

Free

Mac

Audacity

Free

Linux

Audacity

Free

Category: Game Files

Updated: December 12, 2018

FAQ

What is a SAMP file?↓
A SAMP file is a sound file used by Nintendo GameCube and Wii games, such as Skies of Arcadia Legends and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. It contains compressed sample data, which includes the sample rate and loop information, encoded using the Nintendo ADPCM codec. SAMP files are typically used for music that loops in the background during gameplay but may also be used for sound effects or character voice-overs.

Related