Dolby Digital AC3 audio
File type: Audio and sound file
An ec3 file contains audio in the Dolby Digital AC-3 format.
It is used with Nero audio software, including Nero SoundTrax for Microsoft Windows.
Found 2 different file type records with the same ec3 filename suffix.
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: October 20, 2026
The ec3 file extension identifies a Dolby Digital AC-3 audio file. The file stores compressed multichannel sound and uses the same audio format as an .ac3 file.
Nero SoundTrax and related Nero products use this type of file for working with Dolby Digital audio. The linked Nero software is available for Microsoft Windows and includes Nero Classic, Nero Platinum and Nero Multimedia Suite.
See also ac3 record in our database.
Open an ec3 file with Nero SoundTrax on Microsoft Windows. The file is also associated with Nero Classic, Nero Platinum and Nero Multimedia Suite.
If Windows does not open the file automatically, select one of these installed Nero applications and use its audio import or open command.
Nero SoundTrax and the associated Nero applications can convert or export Dolby Digital AC-3 audio to other audio formats when the required format is supported by the installed application.
Software applications that can open ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Apps designed for playing ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that import ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: September 27, 2018
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The ec3 file extension is associated with the Epson Print CD, a CD and DVD labeling tool for Microsoft Windows operating system distributed with some types of Epson printers.
The ec3 file stores CD labeling project created in Epson Print version 3.
Use Epson Print CD to open *.ec3 projects.
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Software applications that can open ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that print ec3 files:
Microsoft Windows
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