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Basic information about MP3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MP3(*.MP3 or *.mp3), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MP3 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MP3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MP3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MP3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MP3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MP3 file?
  • How to open a MP3 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MP3 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MP3 file?
  • How to convert MP3 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MP3 file format?


1.Detail information about MP3 file extension: MP3 Audio File

File type MP3 Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group File format Binary
Description MP3 file is a MP3 Audio File developed by Moving Picture Experts Group. 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.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MP3 files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Music
Microsoft Groove 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 2017
Other music player
Ableton Live
Agree MP3 to Ringtone Converter
ALLPlayer
Any Audio Converter
Audacity
AVS Audio Converter
BS.Player
dBpoweramp family suite
FormatFactory
Free Mp3 Wma Converter
Free Studio
Freemake Audio Converter
Helium Music Manager
iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
jetAudio
MediaCoder
MediaMonkey
Microsoft Zune
Movavi Audio Suite Personal
MPlayer
Nero Multimedia Suite
Nero WaveEditor
OverDrive Media Console
Sound Forge
SUPER
Switch Audio File Converter Software
TAudioConverter Audio Converter
WinX Video Converter
xrecode
Zune

macOS
Apple iTunes
VideoLAN VLC media player
Roxio Toast 16
Adobe Audition CC 2017
Eltima Elmedia Player
Other music player
Max

Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
XMMS
Amarok
Totem
Xine

Android
File Viewer for Android
Microsoft Groove
antvplayer Media Converter

iOS
Apple Music
Microsoft Groove
olimsoft OPlayer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2

Web
Google Drive



How to convert MP3 files to another file format?

There are 85 records in our database eligible for MP3 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MP3 to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to MP3 file format?

There are 237 records in our database eligible for another files to MP3 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MP3 conversion, you may use the option.

M4P to MP3 3GP to MP3 REM to MP3 CDA to MP3
FLA to MP3 WAVE to MP3 FLAC to MP3 AAX to MP3
FBR to MP3 WAV to MP3 AC3 to MP3 DASH to MP3
264 to MP3 SWF to MP3 OGG to MP3 BNK to MP3
M4R to MP3 3GA to MP3 AAC to MP3 M4A to MP3
BONK to MP3 MTS to MP3 AA to MP3 WV to MP3
AIF to MP3 MP4 to MP3 WMA to MP3 MOV to MP3
AVI to MP3 AMR to MP3 APE to MP3 H264 to MP3
AIFF to MP3 FLV to MP3 ALAC to MP3 ARF to MP3
MPC to MP3 ATRAC to MP3 OMA to MP3 OMG to MP3
BR25 to MP3 BR27 to MP3 BR28 to MP3 IFV to MP3
THUMBDATA to MP3 THUMBDATA3 to MP3 TSCPROJ to MP3 TSH to MP3
UNDF to MP3 VM1 to MP3 VPROJ to MP3 WAPTT to MP3
XKR to MP3 YIFY to MP3 3PG to MP3 CRYPT7 to MP3
PRC to MP3 CRYPT to MP3 CRYPT12 to MP3 HMA to MP3
I3PACK to MP3 EPUB to MP3 EXE to MP3 AAE to MP3
CDR to MP3 MG1 to MP3 PK to MP3 ZIP to MP3
JPG to MP3 RXS to MP3 SGP to MP3 SNG to MP3
TXT to MP3 GIF to MP3 DLP to MP3 MID to MP3
MIDI to MP3 ZAP to MP3 XMI to MP3 CRYPT5 to MP3
AZW to MP3 AU to MP3 AMZ to MP3 AUD to MP3
AUP to MP3 BR3 to MP3 CAMREC to MP3 CAP to MP3
DVR to MP3 MGU to MP3 MXF to MP3 MYR to MP3
OBB to MP3 OGV to MP3 PART to MP3 PDS to MP3
ROFL to MP3 SGU to MP3 THUMBDATA3--1763508120 FILE to MP3 VDATA to MP3
VLC to MP3 ABC to MP3 ALS to MP3 DOC to MP3
FSB to MP3 GP5 to MP3 M3U to MP3 RTTTL to MP3
SND to MP3 XLS to MP3 VIV to MP3 VPJ to MP3
WRF to MP3 ZVR to MP3 DOCX to MP3 SKF to MP3
B1 to MP3 BR4 to MP3 EVO to MP3 EXO to MP3
MOBI to MP3 WMV to MP3 OPUS to MP3 REC to MP3
RX2 to MP3 NBU to MP3 SABS to MP3 IMY to MP3
RAR to MP3 TS to MP3 M3U8 to MP3 GP4 to MP3
GSM to MP3 MKA to MP3 RM to MP3 SRT to MP3
UAX to MP3 AMV to MP3 PDF to MP3 WVE to MP3
MMF to MP3 ZAB to MP3 LQM to MP3 DSS to MP3
MDPD to MP3 DSF to MP3 IPSW to MP3 CAMPROJ to MP3
SBK to MP3 PPTA to MP3 LIT to MP3 MENC to MP3
MSDVD to MP3 N3R to MP3 NMF to MP3 NVF to MP3
PRPROJ to MP3 CRDOWNLOAD to MP3 SFK to MP3 RAM to MP3
MPL to MP3 VJP to MP3 MKV to MP3 MPG to MP3
VCD to MP3 VEP to MP3 PLS to MP3 TREC to MP3
WM3 to MP3 DCM to MP3 BUP to MP3 PLA to MP3
DAT to MP3 VP6 to MP3 XWM to MP3 OCDF to MP3
ASND to MP3 CR to MP3 VVF to MP3 NBS to MP3
MSG to MP3 MOD to MP3 SABL to MP3 SES to MP3
3GPP to MP3 VEG to MP3 XSPF to MP3 F4V to MP3
KOZ to MP3 FRG to MP3 DVF to MP3 ASF to MP3
MPEG to MP3 TRM to MP3 PCG to MP3 SF to MP3
BR5 to MP3 SPMO to MP3 DTS to MP3 MSF to MP3
TMP to MP3 ITDB to MP3 MLS to MP3 DCT to MP3
CAF to MP3 TOD to MP3 VOB to MP3 SESX to MP3
DAV to MP3 FB2 to MP3 VOC to MP3 WPL to MP3
SHN to MP3 EFA to MP3 MU3 to MP3 SDA to MP3
SFW to MP3 MP2 to MP3 MPJ to MP3 MPG4 to MP3
APU to MP3 DFF to MP3 WPP to MP3 FXP to MP3
TORRENT to MP3 VYF to MP3 AFC to MP3 RAX to MP3
AZW3 to MP3 Convert WMA to MP3 AAX to MP3 FLAC to MP3
M2P to MP3 MPDP to MP3 M4B to MP3 DV4 to MP3
DCF to MP3


Can't open a MP3 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MP3”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MP3 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MP3 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MP3 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MP3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MP3 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MP3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MP3 file is damaged.
  • Whether the MP3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MP3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MP3 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MP3 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MP3 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MP3 file.

If the MP3 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.