File Extension Database

Open MIDI File

The acronym MIDI corresponds to the abbreviation, 'Musical Instrument Digital Interface'. MIDI is a protocol created for the communication and mixing of signals that come from various instruments and musical creation devices.

These files, once created, can be sent to a computer, where software can process the information and musically reproduce the work in the file.

The data in MIDI file is stored in a storage efficient format and it also allows modifications and adjustments. You can vary the sound of any instrument that you connect through a five-pin DIN cable.

From a technological point of view, MIDI files represent a standard that describes a digital music interface and connectors that allow several electronic musical instruments, computers, and other devices to connect and communicate with each other.

A simple MIDI connection can transmit several channels of information, up to 16, which can be connected to different devices each.

MIDI files use the MID and MIDI extensions and contain music data, such as what is played, when it is played, the length of time and the velocity of each note.

You can use WilMIDI, Synthesia or Musescore to open MIDI files.

Typical MIDI 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 MIDI mime types:

audio/mid

Frequently used application names to open MIDI files:

Windows Media Player
QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MIDFile
QuickTime.midi
WMP11.AssocFile.MIDI

How Can I Open MIDI File on Windows

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

How Can I Open MIDI File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MIDI File on Android

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

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