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.MP3 File Extension
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| 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.
Supported by most portable music players as well, such as the Apple iPod and Microsoft Zune; can also be played on Symbian OS mobile phones using UltraMP3. |
| Program(s) that open mp3 files |
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Linux |
 VideoLAN VLC media player
XMMS
Amarok |
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| Updated 5/8/08 |
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