What is a .AUP3-SHM file?
An .AUP3-SHM file is a temporary project file used by Audacity, which is a free program for recording and editing audio. This type of file is automatically created alongside the main project file, which has the extension .AUP3. The .AUP3 file contains all the audio data, settings, and other information for the project. The .AUP3-SHM file helps manage changes and additional data temporarily while the project is open.
It's important not to delete or move the .AUP3-SHM file because it is essential for the proper functioning of the corresponding .AUP3 file. If the .AUP3-SHM file is lost or deleted, it could result in losing unsaved data or corrupting the project.
Audacity, available for Windows and Linux, uses these .AUP3-SHM files to handle data efficiently while you work on your audio project. However, the Mac version of Audacity does not use these temporary files. When you finish working on a project and close it in Audacity, the program automatically deletes the .AUP3-SHM file.
To open an .AUP3-SHM file, you simply need to open the associated .AUP3 project file in Audacity. The program will handle the temporary file in the background. Remember, Audacity is the only program designed to open these files, as they are specific to the Audacity project environment.
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