The file extension MPC is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The most common association is Musepack, but the file extension can also be created with Microsoft Project, ImageMagick, or MP3 Collector. MPC files contain data and information related to the program which created the file.
If the MPC file extension is related to Musepack, the file is an audio file type which contains recordings which are stored using the audio compression format developed by Musepack. The compression format is based on MP2 algorithms which originally replaced the MP+ format. Although the MP2 format is older, the quality of the audio tends to be better, which is why the format is still used in some instances.
Musepack compression uses a high bitrate which is used in parts of audio recordings where it is needed. Otherwise, a low bitrate is used for other parts of the audio which are not as demanding. Musepack is an audio compression format which focuses on audio quality. The format is based on the MPEG-1 Layer-2 / MP2 algorithms. Musepack MPC files sometimes require a Musepack plugin depending upon the media player which is being used to open and play the file.
MPC files which are associated with Microsoft Project are a document file type that is used for project management. This type of MPC file typically contains data related to project development, workflow processes, resource and task assignments, and other data which is necessary for project management. Microsoft Project is a software application which contains tools for project management that help to plan, manage and deliver project results, align and execute tasks effectively, as well as plan and collaborate for accurate project delivery.
MPC files that are created with ImageMagick are an image file type which contains an image and a file cache which stores the pixels for the image. This type of MPC file is used to signify images stored in memory and is identified by mapping an MPC file straight into a device memory. The purpose of the file is to accomplish image processing in a high performance environment. ImageMagick is a software suite of applications which allows you to create and edit bitmap images.
If MPC files are related to MP3 Collector, the file is a various data file type which contains a variety of audio files which are stored in different formats such as WMA, FLAC, MP3, and WAV, to name a few formats. The files can also contain catalog data which is used to organize music files. Collectorz.com MP3 Collector is a music file database and tagging software application which provides a way to catalog music files by scanning your music folders.
How to Open MPC Files
Since the file extension MPC is associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. MPC files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open them.
MPC files which are created with Musepack can be opened using a variety of media player applications. If you are using Windows, you can open MPC files with Winamp Media Player with the Musepack plugin. Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 is available as a free download on the Winamp website. The Musepack plugin can be obtained on the Winamp or Musepack websites. You can also use JRiver MediaCenter, which is media software capable of handling a variety of different media formats. MediaCenter is available as a free trial on the JRiver website.
For Mac OS X, you can open Musepack MPC files using Cog, which is an open source media player designed for use with Mac devices. Cog is available as a free download on the Cogx.org website. Mac users can also open Musepack MPC files using Aqualung, which is another open source media player that plays a variety of media formats. Aqualung is available as a free download on the Aqualung website.
If you are looking for a cross platform media player which will open and play Musepack MPC files, you can use VLC Media Player. VLC Media Player is open source and can be obtained as a free download on the VideoLAN website. VLC Media Player is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, and the Linux operating system.
If the file extension MPC is related to Microsoft Project, the file can be opened using the Microsoft Project software application which is available for download on the Microsoft website. This type of MPC file can also be accessed using Office 365, which is Microsoft’s cloud application for project collaboration. Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free trial and as a paid subscription on the Microsoft website. Both applications mentioned here are compatible with the Windows operating system.
MPC files which are created with ImageMagick can be opened using the ImageMagic software application which is produced by ImageMagick Studio. ImageMagick is open source and available as a free download on the ImageMagick.org website. You can use ImageMagick with Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, and the UNIX/Linux operating system.
If the MPC file extension is associated with MP3 Collector, you can open the file using the MP3 Collector software application. MP3 Collector is offered in a free trial on the Collectorz.com website and is designed for use with the Windows operating system. The paid editions of MP3 Collector are available in a Standard Edition and a Pro Edition and are available on the same website as well.
