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What is MP3?

MP3 is a file format which stores audio files on a computer in such a way that the file size is relatively small, but the song sounds near perfect. You can identify MP3 files because they will end in .mp3. Typically 1 MB is equal to one minute of music or several minutes for spoken word/audiobooks.

Is MP3 legal?

Yes. MP3 is simply a file format. However, it can be used either legally or illegally. Using an MP3 is legal if the song's copyright holder has granted permission to download and play the song. All MP3.com artists have given their permission. Also, it is legal to make copies from CD for personal use. However, it is illegal to encode MP3s from CD and trade them without permission from the copyright holder.