MP3 Converter

The most widely supported compressed audio format. MP3 removes sounds the ear is unlikely to notice to make files about 10x smaller than CD audio.

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MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, OGG, OPUS, AAC, AIFF, WMA, AMR, MP4, MOV & more ยท Processed on your device - nothing is uploaded

MP3 at a glance

Full nameMPEG-1 Audio Layer III
Typelossy
File extension.mp3
MIME typeaudio/mpeg
DeveloperFraunhofer IIS / MPEG (1993)
Best formusic libraries, sharing, podcasts and playback on any device
CompatibilityPlays on virtually every phone, computer, car stereo, browser and media player.
Bitrates32-320 kbps

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About MP3

What is a MP3 file?

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a lossy audio format developed by Fraunhofer IIS / MPEG in 1993. The most widely supported compressed audio format. MP3 removes sounds the ear is unlikely to notice to make files about 10x smaller than CD audio.

What is MP3 best for?

MP3 is best for music libraries, sharing, podcasts and playback on any device.

What plays MP3 files?

Plays on virtually every phone, computer, car stereo, browser and media player.

How big are MP3 files?

About ~1.4 MB at 192 kbps per minute of stereo audio.

How do I convert to MP3?

Drop your files above, make sure MP3 is selected and click Convert. It's free and works on any device.