| File Type |
MP3 Audio File |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| 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 roughly 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, 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 Microsoft Zune; 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. |
| Program(s) that open mp3 files |
Mac: Apple iTunes; VideoLAN VLC media player; Microsoft Windows Media Player; Roxio Toast; Other music player
Windows: Apple iTunes; Microsoft Windows Media Player; Nullsoft Winamp; VideoLAN VLC media player; Roxio Creator; Other music player
Unix: VideoLAN VLC media player; XMMS; Amarok |
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