AMR file extension is used by Adaptive Muti-Rate audio files that are created by some modern cell-phones. This format was developed by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) for encoding speech. AMR algorithm uses different bitrates to encode audio based on its contents to conserve memory space and bandwidth. Compression schemes include: ACELP, VAD, CNG and DTX. Bitrates can range from 1.8 to 12.2 kilobit per second.
These are several application that can open AMR files and convert them into into more common formats that are supported by mainstream audio players like WinAMP or Windows Media Player. These programs include: Mobile ARM converter, AMR2WAV and RetroCode.
How Can I Open AMR File on Windows
We researched and learned that the best way to open AMR file is to find a AMR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AMR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AMR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AMR file opener then try to search online for "AMR viewer", "application to open AMR file" or "open AMR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AMR file
How Can I Open AMR File on Mac OS
We recommend to find a AMR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AMR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AMR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AMR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AMR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AMR file then try to search for "AMR viewer", "application to open AMR file" or "read AMR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AMR file
How Can I Open AMR File on Android
If you downloaded a AMR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:
In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AMR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AMR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AMR viewer", "AMR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.
How to Open AMR File on iPhone or iPad
To open AMR File on iOS device follow steps below:
We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AMR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AMR". This way you can find apps which can open AMR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AMR viewer" or "AMR file" online in your favorite search engine.
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