How do I open a .OPUS file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .OPUS files using VLC Media Player, Audacity, Foobar2000, Discord Client, WhatsApp Audio Player. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .OPUS to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .OPUS file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Used by WhatsApp voice messages and Discord voice channels

Can I convert a .OPUS file to other formats?

Yes! .OPUS can be converted to formats such as .MP3, .WAV directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .OPUS file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .OPUS file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .OPUS files?

You can open .OPUS files using VLC Media Player, Audacity, Foobar2000, Discord Client, WhatsApp Audio Player.

Audio & Video • MIME: audio/opus

.OPUS – OPUS File Format

Q: What is a .OPUS file?

A .OPUS file is a OPUS File Format associated with Audio & Video. OPUS is an ultra-low-latency lossy audio coding format developed by Xiph.Org and Skype for real-time VoIP speech and high-quality music streaming.

OPUS is an ultra-low-latency lossy audio coding format developed by Xiph.Org and Skype for real-time VoIP speech and high-quality music streaming.

Primary Category Audio & Video

MIME Type audio/opus

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .OPUS

VLC Media Player

windows, mac, linux • Free

Audacity

windows, mac, linux • Free

Foobar2000

windows, mac, linux • Free

Discord Client

windows, mac, linux • Free

WhatsApp Audio Player

windows, mac, linux • Free