Audio
What is a .midi file?
A .midi file is a MIDI Audio. This is an audio format.
How to open a .midi file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against MIDI Audio, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .midi file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
MIME type
When a .midi file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
audio/midiThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .midi.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI Audio | — | audio/midi | x-fmt/230 |