MP3 File Extension

Programs that support MP3 files

• Windows ⁴³
• Mac OS ¹⁷
• Linux ⁹
• Apple iOS ¹
• Online Services ²

Windows

• VLC media player
• Helium Music Manager
• ALLPlayer
• UltraMixer
• Awave Studio
• DJ Mix Pro
• Audacity
• Plex Home Theater
• jetCast
• WavPlayer
• MPlayer
• Winamp
• Audials Radiotracker
• jetAudio
• MediaMonkey
• Windows Media
• Quintessential Media Player
• Apple iTunes
• Helium
• KORG AudioGate
• BS.Player
• Nero Recode
• Sound Forge
• Wusik Station
• Adobe Audition
• WavePad
• MediaCoder
• VLMC
• MP3 Skype Recorder
• Free Studio
• Ableton Live
• Harmony Assistant
• Power Karaoke
• Nero Platinum Suite
• MP3 Splitter
• MP3 Conversion Tool
• AVS Audio Converter
• Freemake Audio Converter
• Nero WaveEditor
• Switch Audio File Converter Software
• Any Audio Converter
• Nero Classic
• dvd::rip

Mac OS

• iTunes
• MPlayer
• Audacity
• Play
• VLC media player
• UltraMixer
• Elmedia Player
• Plex Media Server
• OverDrive Media Console
• Mobile Media Converter
• VLMC
• Harmony Assistant
• EasyWMA
• Max
• Tiny Audio Converter
• X Lossless Decoder (XLD)
• Movavi Audio Converter

Linux

• VLC media player
• UltraMixer
• Xine
• Audacity
• MPlayer
• Totem
• VLMC
• Harmony Assistant
• Brasero

Apple iOS

• Ringtone Maker

Online Services

• Collaborate
• Tripd

How to open a MP3 file?

If you are having trouble opening a MP3 file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

VLC media player, iTunes and MPlayer stand out as the preferred programs to manage MP3 files effectively. To install the latest version of Sound Forge on your computer, visit the MAGIX website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After successful installation, your operating system should seamlessly handle MP3 files via Sound Forge.

Set Sound Forge as your default MP3 viewer

Set default app to open files on Mac

1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired MP3 file to open a menu of available actions;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Go to the lower section of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. By default, it is set to "Recommended Programs";
4. Select "All Programs" from this menu and proceed to search for Sound Forge. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.

Set default programs for Windows

1. To get started, right-click your MP3 file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Sound Forge as your desired application;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening MP3 files.

Convert files to and from MP3

If you have trouble working with a MP3 file, try converting it to AVI, MOV, MPG, JPEG, WAV or similar audio files.

Be aware that converting a MP3 file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

With applications like iTunes, Mobile Media Converter and Adobe Audition, you can convert MP3 files offline while keeping the original quality intact.

Convert MP3 to other file formats

• MP3 to SGU
• MP3 to WV
• MP3 to SES
• MP3 to CAF
• MP3 to MID
• MP3 to WMV

Converting Files to MP3 Format

• MOD to MP3
• WAV to MP3
• XLS to MP3
• DSS to MP3
• CPT to MP3
• AU to MP3

Solving Common MP3 File Challenges

MP3 files may present some challenges, but most can be easily addressed with minor software tweaks. See the troubleshooting tips below for guidance.

How to edit a MP3 file?

To make changes to MP3 files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the audio files. Online MP3 editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for MP3 Audio Format.

Best MP3 editors 2026

With the mentioned criteria in mind, we have assembled a selection of MP3 editors.