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.MID · Musical Instrument Digital Interface File

Audio

About the .mid format

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a file format that records musical performance information, storing notes, tempo, and other data rather than audio waveforms. Use OpenFiles to open and play MIDI files for free on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

File Details

Extensions
.mid.midi
MIME Types
audio/midi, audio/x-midi
Categories
Audio

How to Open .mid Files

  1. 1

    Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.

  2. 2

    Launch OpenFiles and open your .mid file via File > Open or drag and drop.

  3. 3

    Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.

Supported by
Piano Midi Player

Viewer

FAQ

Use OpenFiles to open and play .midi files for free, with piano keyboard visualization playback support.

.midi files record musical performance instructions rather than audio waveforms, resulting in extremely small files useful for composition and music education.

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