File extension .MP3
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Compressed Audio And Music File, Mp3 Songs Or Ringtones | Moving Picture Experts Group | Audio Files |
A MP3 .MP3 file is an audio format that utilizes the MPEG (Moving Pictures Expert Group) compression technique to reduce the size of audio files. The MP3 format compresses digitized audio to reduce the size of each sound clip while maintaining its original audio quality. Audio files encoded in the MP3 format can be played back in both Apple iTunes and Windows Media Player, as well as many other digital audio programs. This makes it a popular choice for both music producers and listeners.
The MP3 format is popular due to the superior quality of its sound and its ability to compress sound files significantly without sacrificing sound clarity. For example, one minute of uncompressed audio at 44.1 kHz sample rate and a bit rate of 128kb/s translates to approximately 10MB of data in size when kept in its original form. However, once compressed with the MP3 file format, it can be converted to as low as 500KB in size, which allows users to store large amounts of data onto compact disks or other storage devices easily.
Similar File Extensions
Similar audio file formats include AAC,.M4A,.OGG,.WMA,.FLAC, among others.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Microsoft Zune 
Windows Media Player 
iTunes 
Winamp 
VLC media player 
Sound Forge 
Ableton Live 
Nero WaveEditor 
Adobe Audition 
Audacity 
Helium Music Manager 
MediaMonkey 
ALLPlayer 
MPlayer 
jetAudio 
BS.Player 
OverDrive Media Console 
Zune 
Free Studio 
xrecode 
Free Mp3 Wma Converter 
MediaCoder 
FormatFactory 
Freemake Audio Converter 
Any Audio Converter 
Agree MP3 to Ringtone Converter - TAudioConverter Audio Converter
- AVS Audio Converter
- Switch Audio File Converter Software
- dBpoweramp family suite
- SUPER
- Movavi Audio Suite Personal
- WinX Video Converter
- iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
Nero Multimedia Suite
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MP3) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .MP3 extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .MP3 file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .MP3 extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .MP3 extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MP3 file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MP3 file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .MP3 file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MP3 file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .MP3 file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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