MP3 - The Most Common Way to Store Music Files

MP3 is a commonly used audio file format for audio playback and transfer. You might find that most songs you’re listening to are MP3 files. It’s time to understand what MP3 files are and how to open them.

What Is MP3

MPEG-1 Audio Layer III (MP3) refers to a compressed digital audio file developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). It allows people to compress audio at a very small file size while maintaining audio quality. MP3 files are a common audio format for audio storing and streaming. It can be used to store audio tracks, audiobooks, podcasts, and more.

Compare MP4 with Other Formats

MP3 VS AAC

AAC has better audio quality than MP3. But MP3 files are smaller than AAC files. As for compatibility, MP3 files are more accessible, and you can play them across various devices and operating systems.

MP3 VS WAV

The main difference between MP3 and WAV is the issue of lossless and compressed format. WAV files are lossless and uncompressed, and MP3 files are lossy and compressed. The disadvantage of WAV file is that its file size can be bigger since it contains lossless audio with more details.

MP3 VS FLAC

MP3 and FLAC utilize different methods of compression. FLAC uses lossless compression, and MP3 uses lossy compression. That makes FLAC files six times larger than MP3 files. However, FLAC has better quality than MP3.

How to Open and Play MP3

You can open an MP3 file with most audio players, including VLC Media Player (multiplatform), Windows Media Player (Windows), Apple Music (Mac), Microsoft Groove Music (Windows), Adobe Audition (multiplatform), Audacity (multiplatform), iTunes (multiplatform), and more.

How to Convert MP3 Files

If you need to convert media files to MP3 or vice versa, read on below to find the conversion you need.

Convert File to MP3

• AVCHD to MP3
• M3U to MP3
• VHS to MP3
• AVI to MP3
• WMV to MP3
• MOV to MP3
• VOB to MP3
• 3GP to MP3
• MKV to MP3
• MPEG to MP3
• WebM to MP3
• DivX to MP3
• FLV to MP3
• MTS to MP3
• SWF to MP3
• F4V to MP3
• M2TS to MP3
• TS to MP3
• MXF to MP3
• RMVB to MP3
• XviD to MP3
• DV to MP3
• OGV to MP3
• AMV to MP3
• MTV to MP3
• MPG to MP3
• WAV to MP3
• AAC to MP3
• FLAC to MP3
• M4A to MP3
• WMA to MP3
• OGG to MP3
• AC3 to MP3
• AIFF to MP3
• M4R to MP3
• DTS to MP3
• AMR to MP3
• M4B to MP3
• AIF to MP3
• CAF to MP3
• AU to MP3
• 3G2 to MP3
• MKA to MP3
• APE to MP3
• ASF to MP3

Convert MP3 to Other File

• WAV to MP3
• AAC to MP3
• FLAC to MP3
• M4A to MP3
• WMA to MP3
• OGG to MP3
• AC3 to MP3
• AIFF to MP3
• M4R to MP3
• DTS to MP3
• AMR to MP3
• M4B to MP3
• AIF to MP3
• CAF to MP3
• AU to MP3
• 3G2 to MP3
• MKA to MP3
• APE to MP3
• ASF to MP3

FAQs About MP3 File Format

• Can I compress MP3 files?

  With ArkThinker Free Audio Compressor Online, you can easily reduce the size of an MP3 file.

• How to trim an MP3 file?

  ArkThinker Video Converter Ultimate can trim or cut the length of MP3 files on your Windows PC and Mac. You can use it to trim any audio file.

• How do I edit MP3 audio files?

  You can use ArkThinker Video Converter Ultimate to edit your audio files, including MP3, AAC, OGG, etc. For example, you can adjust the audio volume, change audio track, adjust sample rate, cut the file, and more.

• How do I combine multiple audio files together?

  ArkThinker Video Converter Ultimate is capable of merging your music together. You can add several tracks and change their order if you’d like.

• Can I adjust audio volume in videos?

  Sure. You can adjust the volume of a video clip in ArkThinker Video Converter Ultimate.