MPEG-2 Audio File
General Information
| Title | MPA File Extension |
| Extension | .mpa |
| Full Form | MPEG-2 Audio File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Moving Picture Experts Group |
| MIME Type | audio/mpeg |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Streaming, broadcasting |
| Features | Compressed, lossy |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Standard audio |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Music Sharing | Yes |
| Audio Streaming | Yes |
| Video Production | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File spoofing |
| Best Practices | Antivirus scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Standardized | 1993 |
| Predecessor | MP3 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mp3, .aac, .wav |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Media Player |
Free | Windows |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 iTunes |
Free | Windows, Mac |