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.mid Musical Instrument Digital Interface

MIDI Converter

MIDI files contain musical notes, not recorded sound, so they need a synthesizer to play. Old phone ringtones were often MIDI.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

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    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    MIDI at a glance

    Full nameMusical Instrument Digital Interface
    TypeAudio
    CompressionLossy (compressed)
    Developed byMIDI Association
    Introduced1983
    File extension.mid, .midi
    Plays on iPhone✕ No
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app
    Plays on Windows✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes

    MIDI is best for sheet-music style instrument data.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a .mid file?
    MIDI files contain musical notes, not recorded sound, so they need a synthesizer to play. Old phone ringtones were often MIDI.
    How do I open a MIDI file?
    On a computer, VLC Media Player opens almost any .mid file. On phones, the quickest fix is to convert it to MP3 or M4A above. Those formats play in every music app.
    Can I convert MIDI for free?
    Yes. The converter on this page is free and unlimited, and it works without uploading anything.