Files with MPGA extension are MPEG-1 Layer 3 audio files. MPGA is the same format as MP3 but uses a different file extension. These compressed audio files maintain most of the original sound quality.
MPGA files can be opened on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows using programs like iTunes, Windows Media Player, and RealPlayer. iTunes is the most commonly used program for opening these audio files.
To open an older MPGA file, you may need to update the application you normally use. The latest versions of software supports the current MPGA format. You should also check the MPGA file for viruses before trying to open it.
The .mpga extension denotes an MPEG-1 Layer III compressed digital audio file. Some media players recognize and properly play .mpga files as MP3s. Others may require renaming the extension to the standard .mp3. Using .mpga is non-standard and should typically be avoided.
MPGA files belong to the audio files category. They were originally developed for Winamp. iTunes and RealPlayer also support playing MPGA files. The audio data is saved in a format characteristic of compressed audio files.
MPGA files are compatible with the 3 major operating systems – Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. The number of programs that can handle MPGA files differs by platform. Overall there are 7 programs that support opening and handling MPGA files across these operating systems.
VLC Media Player
Winamp
iTunes