Audio file format used by various games created by Westwood Studios. Westwood Studios was acquired by Electronic Arts.
The AUD file extension is used to signify audio files that are stored in a compressed format and are most often applied in computer games.The Winamp Digital Media Player also uses files with the AUD extension to signify files that create and store media through the use of a specific plugin used in video game development. AUD files are also used to hold audio data stream files that are interpreted by media players and projected as sound. AUD files can be edited with the appropriate software.