What is the HMA File Extension?

Written by:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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HMA File Summary

Most HMA files can be viewed with Sony SonicStage from Sony (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Sony HI-MD Audio File format as it's primary file type. The HMA File Extension are listed predominantly as Audio Files.

File Extension HMA files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about HMA files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your HMA file.

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Types of HMA Files


Principal HMA Type

.HMA
File Format:.hma
Class:Sony HI-MD Audio File

Audio file used by Hi-MD (MiniDisc), a magneto-optical data storage device developed by Sony. This format is obsolete.

Programmer: Sony
Division:Audio Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hma

Software Programs That Open The Sony HI-MD Audio File:


Sony SonicStage by Sony

Windows

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HMA Requests


OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening HMA Files


Typical HMA Opening Challenges

Sony SonicStage Not Present

You attempt to load your HMA file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The HMA File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Sony SonicStage isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your HMA with Sony SonicStage, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you don't have Sony SonicStage installed, and you know of another program to open your HMA file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Sony SonicStage is Installed

In other instances, your Sony HI-MD Audio File file version may not be supported by your version of Sony SonicStage. If you do not have the proper version Sony SonicStage (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Sony HI-MD Audio File file was probably created by a newer release of Sony SonicStage than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: If you right-click on your HMA file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Sony SonicStage version on your computer can cause problems opening HMA files.


More Causes of Problems Opening HMAs

Although you might already have Sony SonicStage or another HMA-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Sony HI-MD Audio File files. Other HMA opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

  • HMA file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The HMA file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a HMA-associated program (eg. Sony SonicStage)
  • File corruption affecting your HMA file
  • Your HMA is infected with malware
  • Drivers associated with HMA software need to be updated
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Sony HI-MD Audio File files

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