Opening M1A Files

The M1A file type is primarily associated with Apple.

M1AFile Extension M1A
File extension: M1A
File type:  MPEG-1/2 Audio

What is an M1A file

M1A files mostly belong to Apple by Apple Inc. Use our "Online M1A Text Viewer" below to analyze your M1A file and to see all text it contains.

How can I open an M1A file?

You need a suitable software like Apple to open an M1A file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your M1A file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a M1A file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert M1A files:

  1. Apple by Apple Inc.
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
  2. MPEG-1 Audiostream

Technical Data for M1A File Extension

Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: QuickTime.m1a, FileType: MPEG video/audio stream, AppName: QuickTime Player
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.m1a, FileType: MPEG video/audio stream, AppName: QuickTime Player Application
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.m1a
EXEFile: C:\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: m1afile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.MPEGAudioFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.MPEGAudioFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: m1afile
EXEFile: D:\yedekler\admin\media player c2kxp6482\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: m1aFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L

ProgramID: m1afile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.MPEGAudioFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\BSPlayer\bsplayer.exe /open

ProgramID: ACDSee 8.0.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe

ProgramID: mpcstar.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.m1a
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe


an m1a MPEG-1/2 Audio is a special file format by Apple Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with M1A files

  • Associate the M1A file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open mpeg-1/2 audios. Because only the current version supports the latest M1A file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Apple Inc. manufacturer website after an available Apple update.
  • To make sure that your M1A file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .M1A file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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