Tips to open MLP file
Can't open the MLP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MLP files as well as a list of programs that support MLP files.
MLP file extension
| File Name |
Meridian Lossless Packing Audio Format |
| File Developer |
Meridian Audio |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The MLP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MLP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MLP file on each system platform.
What is MLP file?
The file in the MLP format belongs to the Audio Files category. The creator of this file is Meridian Audio. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. Meridian Lossless Packing Audio Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the MLP file.
How to open MLP file?
The main problem with Meridian Lossless Packing Audio Format is that the MLP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file MLP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MLP 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 VLC media player
The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. To do this, enter the name VLC media player into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MLP with VLC media player. Below you will find a list of applications that support MLP files.
Programs to open MLP file
Remember to download programs supporting MLP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with MLP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MLP file still does not use the VLC media player program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MLP file with the VLC media player program.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the Meridian Lossless Packing Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VideoLAN Project Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MLP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MLP file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 MLP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MLP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MLP file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MLP file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Meridian Audio help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MLP files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the MLP file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MLP file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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