Open MPC files

  • Full name
    MusePack Audio Format
  • Developer
    Musepack
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a MPC file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a MPC file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your MPC file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is MPC file?

The file extension MPC is used for so-called Musepack Compressed audio files. It is a free, lossy format based on MP2 algorithms. Musepack uses only a variable bitrate.

More info

In addition to the music data, metadata in APEv2 format may also be included.

Also known as MPEGPlus, MPEG + or MP +, Musepack uses the endings mp + and mpp.

Programs which can open a MPC file

How to open file with MPC extension?

In order to open a file with MPC extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening MPC file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with MPC files, follow the instructions below.
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Install VLC media player or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening MPC files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support MPC files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of MPC files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set VLC media player as the default program for opening MPC files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate MPC files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the VLC media player applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where VLC media player has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with MPC files

Sometimes problems with opening MPC files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • MPC files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open MPC files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • MPC file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of MPC file

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