# How do I open an MP3 file?

MP3 files open in default music or media apps on most devices and operating systems.

Canonical URL: https://www.subclip.app/faq/how-to-open-an-mp3-file

Last modified: 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00

1. **Open in Subclip first**
Upload MP3 through [Subclip Home Player](https://subclip.app/home) to preview, transcribe, edit, or convert.

2. **Desktop players by OS**
- **Windows:** Media Player, VLC, foobar2000
- **macOS:** Music app, QuickTime Player, VLC
- **Linux:** VLC, Rhythmbox, Clementine
- **Chromebook:** Chrome player, VLC (Linux), web apps
- **Other OS:** Kodi/Plex and portable audio players

3. **Mobile devices**
- **iOS:** Apple Music app (local files via Files/Sync), VLC, Documents
- **Android:** Files by Google, VLC, Poweramp, Musicolet
- **Windows phones (legacy):** Groove/default player

4. **Convert for workflow needs**
[MP3 to WAV](/tools/convert-video-format/mp3-to-wav), [MP4 to MP3](/tools/convert-video-format/mp4-to-mp3), [MOV to MP3](/tools/convert-video-format/mov-to-mp3), [M4A to MP3](/tools/convert-video-format/m4a-to-mp3).

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