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.mp3 File Extension

File Type MP3 Audio File

Developer Moving Picture Experts Group
Category Audio files
File Format Binary

MP3 file type

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.

More Information

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.

Programs that open MP3 files

Windows
FMJ-Software Awave Studio
Microsoft Windows Media Player
CyberLink PowerDirector
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Kodi
ShedWorx Smart Converter
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
ACD Systems ACDSee
Roxio Creator
Google Drive
Microsoft Groove Music
Apple iTunes
Adobe Audition
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
Kodi
Google Drive
XMMS
Amarok
Adobe Acrobat
Blender
Audacity
SoX
Myriad Melody Assistant
Myriad Harmony Assistant
Clementine
Synfig Studio
Snap!
Android
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
antvplayer Media Converter
Macintosh
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp
Kodi
Eltima Elmedia Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
Roxio Toast
Google Drive
Apple iTunes
Adobe Audition
Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac
Adobe Acrobat
Blender
Apple Logic Pro
Apple Final Cut Pro
iOS
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud
olimsoft OPlayer
VideoLAN VLC for iOS
Apple Music
Microsoft Groove
Good.iWare GoodReader for iOS

About MP3 Files

Our goal is to explain what .mp3 file is used for for and how to open it.

File MP3 Audio File usage cases for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS software listed on this page have been individually researched and verified using the FilesWiki team. We strive for 100% accuracy and only publish information about file formats that we have tested and verified.