File Extension Library


.SAMP File Extension

  • Developer by: Nintendo
  • Category: Game Files

What are .SAMP files and how to open them?

Can't open .SAMP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SAMP file.

What is a .SAMP file extension?

.SAMP file extension is created by Nintendo. .SAMP has been classified as Game Files.

.SAMP is Nintendo ADPCM Sound Sample 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.

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.

List of all softwares that can open the Nintendo ADPCM Sound Sample File
Windows
Audacity
Mac
Audacity
Linux
Audacity

How to fix problems with .SAMP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SAMP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SAMP file format
  2. You need to check the .SAMP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)