Opening APE files
Did your computer fail to open an APE file? We explain what APE files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your APE files.
What is an APE file?
Files that contain the .ape file extension are compressed audio files. The APE file format, also known as Monkey's Audio, is a lossless audio file format which allows a user to compress an audio file without losing any quality to the sound of the file.
APE files are similar to files saved in the popular MP3 file format, but the MP3 file format is a lossy file format, meaning the audio quality of the file is lost when the file is compressed. With the APE file format, loss of audio quality is not an issue during the compression of the file.
Software that will open, convert or fix APE files
Windows
Final Media PlayerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with APE files.
Free File ViewerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with APE files.
Any Video ConverterVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with APE files.
MediaMonkeyVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with APE files.
VideoLAN VLC media playerVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with APE files.
K-Lite Codec PackVerifiedProgram has been verified by file.org to work with APE files.
Try a universal file viewer
In addition to the products listed above, I would suggest that you try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and very likely yours too! Download Free File Viewer.
