.mpp Musepack audio
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-musepack |
|---|---|
| Description | Musepack audio |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4D 50 2B (MP+)4D 50 43 4B (MPCK) |
| Other extensions | .mp+, .mpc |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mpp file?
A .mpp file is a “Musepack audio” (MIME type audio/x-musepack).
How do I open a .mpp file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .mpp file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4D 50 2B (MP+) and 4D 50 43 4B (MPCK). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mpp checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .mpp?
The MIME type is audio/x-musepack. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-musepack .mpp; in nginx: types { audio/x-musepack mpp; }.