MP3 File Type
- The quick factsWhat are MP3 files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a MP3 file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a MP3 file?
MP3 files have multiple uses, and MP3 audio is one of them.
MP3 audio
MP3 files are the most commonly distributed audio files in the world. The MP3 file format allows an audio file to be reduced in size, making it easier to download the file from the Internet and store it on a portable media device.
The MP3 file format is commonly used to store and play audio files on MP3 players, iPods, and cellular phones. The audio files that are saved in MP3 format are compressed. When recording audio data to a standard CD, one minute of data will take up approximately 10 MB of disc space. With an MP3 file, however, one minute of audio will only take up 1 MB of space.
While there is some loss in the quality of sound when recording MP3 files, it is usually not noticeable to the average listener.
How to open MP3 files
We have identified one MP3 opener that is compatible with this specific type of MP3 file.
Programs that open MP3 audio files
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
Last updated: June 29, 2022
More file formats using the MP3 extension
Through our research of MP3 files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- MPC Compressed Archive
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of MP3 files. Remember, different programs may use MP3 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Final Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | WavePad Sound Editor | User submitted |
![]() | Any Video Converter | User submitted |
![]() | WavePad Audio-Editor | User submitted |
![]() | Switch Sound File Converter | User submitted |
![]() | iTunes | User submitted |
![]() | QuickTime | User submitted |
![]() | VLC Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | Microsoft Windows Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | RealPlayer | User submitted |
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