System File Type – mp3

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System File Type

mp3

Audio
Windows Explorer icon for the mp3 file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

An MPEG Layer III compressed audio file.

Characteristics

Lossy perceptual audio compression with broad hardware and software support and optional metadata tags.

Common Uses

Music, podcasts, spoken-word audio, streaming downloads, and portable playback.

Compatible Programs

  • VLC media player
  • Windows Media Player
  • Audacity
  • FFmpeg

Sources

mp3 Available by Year Taken/Created

mp3 — Live from Microsoft

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