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.MP3 File Extension
Run a free scan for .MP3 file extension errors.
| File Type |
MP3 Audio File |
| Category |
Audio Files |
| Common? |
Yes |
| File Description |
Compressed audio format developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group; uses "Layer 3" audio compression; commonly used to store music files and audiobooks on a hard drive; may provide near-CD quality sound (stereo, 16-bit) in a file roughtly 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 kbps, 160 kbps, and 192 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 Microsoft Zune; they can also be played on the Amazon Kindle; Symbian OS mobile phones can play MP3 files using the UltraMP3 program. |
| Program(s) that open mp3 files |
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Mac OS |
 Apple iTunes
VideoLAN VLC media player
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Roxio Toast
Other music player
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Windows |
Apple iTunes
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Nullsoft Winamp
VideoLAN VLC media player
Roxio Easy Media Creator
Other music player
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Linux |
VideoLAN VLC media player
XMMS
Amarok |
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| Updated 12/11/08 |
 Fix file extension .MP3 errors. |
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