What's the LA File?

Written by:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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LA File Summary

Five known software programs (notably, Nullsoft Winamp developed by Nullsoft) are related to the LA file extension. In addition, they are categorized under two distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Lossless Audio File format. The majority of LA files are considered Audio Files, but they can also be Data Files.

LA files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Interested to learn more about the LA File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens LA files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
File Type Popularity
8759
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Amended

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LA Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Principal LA Type

.LA
Formatting:.la
File Type:Lossless Audio File

A LA file allows to compress an audio file's size without affecting the quality. Compared to other lossless compressors, it needs a longer encoding time and results in a greater compression.

Developer: Open Source
Class:Audio Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.la

Software Programs That Open The Lossless Audio File:


Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows
Mac
Android

XMMS by Open Source

Mac
Linux

Foobar2000 by Piotr Pawlowski

Windows
iOS
Android

Lossless Audio (LA) by Open Source

Windows

Secondary LA Associations

.LA
Formatting:.la
File Type:GNU Libtool Library

Data file associated with Libtool, a generic library support script used for creating portable compiled libraries. LA files are primarily used to remember the destination directory for the library and the dependency on the math library.

Developer: GNU Operating System
Class:Data Files

Software Programs That Open GNU Libtool Library Files:


GNU Libtool by GNU Operating System

Compatible with:

Linux

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LA Demand


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding LA Issues


Common Problems Opening LA Files

Nullsoft Winamp Disappeared

Double-clicking your LA file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open LA File". Customarily, this means that Nullsoft Winamp is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your LA file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: Another LA-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Nullsoft Winamp Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Nullsoft Winamp won't support your Lossless Audio File file. If you've got the wrong version of Nullsoft Winamp installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Right-clicking on your LA, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right Nullsoft Winamp version on your computer can cause problems opening LA files.


Additional LA Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Nullsoft Winamp will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening LA files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Windows Registry LA file paths that are incorrect
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the LA file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Nullsoft Winamp that did not fully complete
  • The LA itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted LA file can't be opened
  • LA-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Lossless Audio File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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