.MP3 File Extension
- Developer by: Moving Picture Experts Group
- Category: Audio Files
- Format: Binary
What are .MP3 files and how to open them?
Can't open .MP3 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MP3 file.
What is a .MP3 file extension?
.MP3 file extension is created by Moving Picture Experts Group. .MP3 has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .MP3 file is Binary.
.MP3 is MP3 Audio File
An MP3 file is an audio file saved in a compressed audio format developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) that uses "Layer 3" audio compression. It is commonly used to store music and audiobooks with near-CD quality sound (stereo, 16-bit) and roughly 1/10 the size of a .WAV or .AIF file.
The quality of an MP3 file depends largely on the bit rate used for compression. Common bit rates are 128, 160, 192, and 256 kbps. Higher bit rates result in higher quality files that also require more disk space.
MP3 files are supported by most portable music players, such as the Apple iPod and Sony Walkman devices. They can also be played on the Amazon Kindle. Symbian OS mobile phones can play MP3 files using the UltraMP3 program.
View the MP3 definition.
List of all softwares that can open the MP3 Audio File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus |
| Microsoft Windows Music |
| Microsoft Windows Media Player |
| Apple iTunes |
| Nullsoft Winamp |
| Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate |
| VideoLAN VLC media player |
| Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 |
| DVDVideoSoft Free Audio Converter |
| Adobe Audition CC 2019 |
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| Mac | | Apple iTunes |
| VideoLAN VLC media player |
| Roxio Toast 17 |
| Adobe Audition CC 2019 |
| Eltima Elmedia Player |
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| Linux | | VideoLAN VLC media player |
| XMMS |
| Amarok |
| Clementine |
| Audacious |
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| iOS | | Apple Music |
| olimsoft OPlayer |
| VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 |
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| Android | | File Viewer for Android |
| antvplayer Media Converter |
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