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MP3 Files

MP3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a popular digital audio encoding format. It uses a compression algorithm that is designed to greatly reduce the amount of data required fpr the audio recording, yet still sound like a faithful reproduction of the original uncompressed audio to most listeners.

Many sound players, such as mobile devices and the Apple iPod, can play MP3 files directly. Read the music format data sheet to compare our products.

MP3 Player Software

MP3 player software must be installed on your computer in order to listen to MP3 files using your computer sound card and speakers. If you surf the web regularly for music files, you probably already have a MP3 player installed on your computer.

QuickTime If an MP3 player isn't already installed on your computer, your can download the Apple Quicktime player at no cost.
Windows Media Player Microsoft's Windows Media Player can also be used to play MP3 files.