File Extension Database

Open MID File

The MID file extension is a name for a standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file, which is used by MIDI hardware devices as well as music creation and playback programs.

The MID file contains musical data, such as notes played, when they are played, how long each note is held, and the velocity of each note, as well as other data related to musical notation.

MID files are used for interoperability between different types of software programs and hardware devices.

They can also include driver data for a device.

For example, a MIDI file, saved in MID format, can be used to switch instruments in a MIDI program or device.

MID files can be played using software instruments, but they do not contain actual audio data, so they are not considered media files.

Software to open a MID file

MID files open up a universe of possibilities for your preferred software package to work with, as they have become a standard adopted by numerous hardware manufacturers and software developers.

The following list is just a sample of how extensive it can be:

Typical MID application file locations:

%ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open "%L"
C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /Play "%L"

Typical MID mime types:

audio/mid

Frequently used application names to open MID files:

Windows Media Player
QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MIDFile
QuickTime.mid
WMP11.AssocFile.MIDI

How Can I Open MID File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MID file is to find a MID file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MID 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 MID 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 MID file opener then try to search online for "MID viewer", "application to open MID file" or "open MID file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MID file

How Can I Open MID File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MID file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MID 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 MID file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MID file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MID file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MID file then try to search for "MID viewer", "application to open MID file" or "read MID file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MID file

How Can I Open MID File on Android

If you downloaded a MID 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 MID 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 "MID".
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 "MID viewer", "MID 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 MID File on iPhone or iPad

To open MID 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 MID 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 "MID". This way you can find apps which can open MID 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 "MID viewer" or "MID file" online in your favorite search engine.

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