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What is an MPA file? An MPA file is an audio file compressed with MPEG Layer II compression, which reduces the file size while minimally affecting the overall sound quality. It is based on the MPEG-1 audio-coding standard and was later updated for the MPEG-2 specification.

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What is an MPA file?

An MPA file is an audio file compressed with MPEG Layer II compression, which reduces the file size while minimally affecting the overall sound quality. It is based on the MPEG-1 audio-coding standard and was later updated for the MPEG-2 specification.

Programs that open MPA files

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File Viewer Plus

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Get it from Microsoft

Free +

Microsoft Groove Music

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Discontinued

Included with OS

Microsoft Windows Media Player

Included with OS

VideoLAN VLC media player

Free

Apple iTunes

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Discontinued

Free

Mac

Apple Music

Included with OS

Apple QuickTime Player

Included with OS

VideoLAN VLC media player

Free

Linux

VideoLAN VLC media player

Free

Web

FileHelper.com

Free

iOS

VideoLAN VLC for Mobile

Free

RealNetworks RealTimes: Video Maker

Free +

Android

RealNetworks RealTimes Video Maker

Free +

Category: Audio Files

Updated: April 12, 2016

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What is an MPA file?↓
An MPA file is an audio file compressed with MPEG Layer II compression, which reduces the file size while minimally affecting the overall sound quality. It is based on the MPEG-1 audio-coding standard and was later updated for the MPEG-2 specification.

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