M3A File Type

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M3A File Summary

There is one file type associated with the M3A File Extension, the Enhanced M3U Playlist format. According to our database, only JukeBox Decoder from BirdCage Software will enable you to view these files. These files can be categorized as Audio Files.

File Extension M3A is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Interested to learn more about the M3A File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens M3A files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Demand
11298
Order

/ 11690

Obsolete

Relevance

9

December

2018

Amended

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Kinds of M3A Files


Principal M3A Type

.M3A
File Name:.m3a
Classification:Enhanced M3U Playlist

An M3A file is an M3 playlist used by JukeBox Decoder. It seems to be unsupported and obsolete as of now.

Author: BirdCage Software
Function:Audio Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.m3a

Software Programs That Open The Enhanced M3U Playlist:


JukeBox Decoder by BirdCage Software

Windows

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M3A Demand


OS Popularity

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


M3A File Complications


Common M3A Opening Problems

JukeBox Decoder Not Present

You attempt to load your M3A file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The M3A File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have JukeBox Decoder installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your M3A with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens M3A files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


JukeBox Decoder is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Enhanced M3U Playlist file version may not be supported by your version of JukeBox Decoder. If you've got the wrong version of JukeBox Decoder installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your Enhanced M3U Playlist file was created by a newer version of JukeBox Decoder than you have on your PC.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the M3A file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening M3A files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other M3A File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right JukeBox Decoder version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening M3A files. If you're still experiencing problems opening M3A files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • M3A file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • The M3A file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the M3A format
  • Your M3A file is corrupted (issues with your Enhanced M3U Playlist file itself)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your M3A
  • M3A-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Enhanced M3U Playlist file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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