File Extension Database

Open MPA File

An MPA file extension is an audio file compressed with MPEG Layer II compression, which reduces file size with minimal effect on overall sound quality.

MPEG Layer II is a lossy audio compression format defined by ISO/IEC 11172-3 along with Layer I and Layer III.

While MP3 is much more popular for PC and Internet applications, MP2 is still a dominant standard for audio transmission, whether on streaming platforms or digital radio.

It is based on the MPEG-1 audio coding standard and was later updated to the MPEG-2 specification.

The MPA format is a standard, so it is compatible with various software packages and platforms, both desktop and mobile.

Software to open and work with an MPA file

There are various software packages capable of opening an MPA file, among them we can find:

Typical MPA application file locations:

  • %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open "%L"
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /prefetch:9 /Play "%L"

Typical MPA mime types:

  • video/mpeg

Frequently used application names to open MPA files:

  • Windows Media Player
  • QuickTime
  • Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • MPEGFile
  • QuickTime.mpa
  • WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.video.14.0
  • WMP11.AssocFile.MPEG

How Can I Open MPA File on Windows

How Can I Open MPA File on Mac OS

How Can I Open MPA File on Android

If you downloaded a MPA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open MPA File on iPhone or iPad

To open MPA File on iOS device follow steps below:

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