Tips to open MIDI file
Can't open the MIDI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MIDI files as well as a list of programs that support MIDI files.
MIDI file extension
The MIDI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MIDI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MIDI file on each system platform.
What is MIDI file?
The file in the MIDI format belongs to the Audio Files category. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. MIDI Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is QuickTime Player. This was created by Apple, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 15 other programs. The Winamp, Windows Media Player, TiMidity++, Amarok programs will also handle the file when the QuickTime Player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open MIDI file?
An often recurring problem with MIDI Format is that MIDI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file MIDI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MIDI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install QuickTime Player
The first step is to check if the computer has the QuickTime Player program installed. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MIDI files.
Programs to open MIDI file
Remember to download programs supporting MIDI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with MIDI files
If, despite the installed application, the MIDI file does not start in the QuickTime Player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MIDI file with the QuickTime Player application.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the MIDI Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MIDI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The MIDI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the MIDI file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MIDI or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MIDI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MIDI files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MIDI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MIDI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MIDI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the MIDI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MIDI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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