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Basic information about MPA file

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

There are 1 file types using the MPA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPA file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MPA file?
How to open a MPA file?
What programs do I need to open a MPA file?
What programs help to create and edit a MPA file?
How to convert MPA files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MPA file format?

1.Detail information about MPA file extension: MPEG-2 Audio File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPA files
File type	MPEG-2 Audio File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	MPA file is a MPEG-2 Audio File. An MPA file is an audio file compressed with MPEG Layer II compression, which reduces the file size while minimally affecting the overall sound quality. It is based on the MPEG-1 audio-coding standard and was later updated for the MPEG-2 specification.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Windows Media Player Apple QuickTime Player Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player Adobe Media Encoder Adobe Premiere Pro KMPlayer xrecode
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player
Linux	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player
Android	VLC media player for Android
iOS	VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2

How to convert MPA files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for MPA files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MPA to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MPA to AAC

Can't open a MPA 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.MPA”。

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 MPA extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the MPA 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.