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Basic information about MID file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MID（*.MID or *.mid）, 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 MID file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the MID file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MID file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MID file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MID file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MID file?
  • How to open a MID file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MID file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MID file?
  • How to convert MID files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MID file format?


1.Detail information about MID file extension: MIDI File

File type MIDI File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description MID file is a MIDI File. A MID file is a standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file used by music authoring and mixing programs as well as MIDI hardware devices. It contains music data, such as what notes are played, when they are played, how long each note is held, and how loud each note is played.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MID files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Player
Nullsoft Winamp
NoteWorthy Composer
TiMidity++
MakeMusic Finale
NCH WavePad
ALLPlayer
Awave Studio
KMPlayer
QuickTime Player
TTPlayer
VLC media player

macOS		 Apple QuickTime Player
Apple Logic Pro X
TiMidity++
MakeMusic Finale

Linux		 TiMidity++
KMid

Android		 File Viewer for Android
VLC media player for Android


2.Detail information about MID file extension: MapInfo Data File

File type MapInfo Data File Category GIS Files
Developer Pitney Bowes Software File format Binary
Description MID file is a MapInfo Data File developed by Pitney Bowes Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MID files

Windows		 Pitney Bowes MapInfo
GDAL

Linux		 GDAL



How to convert MID files to another file format?

There are 21 records in our database eligible for MID files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MID to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MID to ABC MID to ASCII MID to GP MID to GP5
MID to GPX MID to M4A MID to MIDI MID to MMF
MID to MP3 MID to MP4 MID to NBS MID to NWC
MID to PDF MID to PNG MID to PS MID to RTTTL
MID to SIB MID to TEF MID to TXT MID to WAV
MID to XKR


How to convert another files to MID file format?

There are 28 records in our database eligible for another files to MID file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MID conversion, you may use the option.

MIDI to MID OV2 to MID BSB to MID MGU to MID
MP3 to MID XMI to MID PDF to MID ASCII to MID
GTP to MID MSCZ to MID MYR to MID ABC to MID
GP5 to MID GPX to MID MMF to MID SIB to MID
WAV to MID GP3 to MID GP4 to MID WMA to MID
XML to MID WAVE to MID IMY to MID FLAC to MID
AMR to MID PCG to MID CDO to MID CADRG to MID


Can't open a MID 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.MID”。

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 MID extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MID 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 MID 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 MID file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MID 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 MID file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MID 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.