.mp3
MP3 Audio
Audio·audio/mpeg
What is a .mp3 file
The most widely used compressed (lossy) audio format, balancing small size and good quality.
How to open a .mp3 file
any media playerVLCweb browserssmartphones
Extension
.mp3
Category
Audio
MIME
audio/mpeg
Other Audio formats
FAQ — .mp3
What is a .mp3 file?
.mp3 is a MP3 Audio. The most widely used compressed (lossy) audio format, balancing small size and good quality.
What program opens a .mp3 file?
.mp3 files open with: any media player, VLC, web browsers, smartphones.
What is the MIME type of .mp3?
The MIME type of .mp3 is "audio/mpeg" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.