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How to Repair Damaged MP3 Files
Use MP3 Repair Tool to salvage damaged music
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Download MP3 Repair Tool > use file browser screen to find damaged files > select files to repair.Select Remove. For the number of frames to process, start with 1, then select Repair.MP3 Repair Tool removes single frames, each 26 milliseconds long, from the beginning of the MP3. This article explains how to repair damaged MP3 files using an MP3 repair tool. The instructions apply to all Windows computers. How to Run MP3 Repair Tool
Follow these steps to run MP3 Repair Tool and fix your corrupt MP3 files. Download MP3 Repair Tool, then install and open the program. Use the file browser screen to locate the folder that contains the corrupt MP3 files. Select the files you want to fix by clicking the box next to each file. If all the files in the selected folder need to be repaired, click Select All. MP3 Repair Tool removes single frames, each 26 milliseconds long, from the beginning of the MP3, which is where the corruption often occurs. Ensure that the box next to Remove is selected. For the number of frames to process, start with 1. Select Repair to process your selection. Test the repaired MP3 tracks. If you need to trim the MP3 files further to repair them, increase the number of frames to remove by one and then select Repair once more. Repeat this step until you have a working file. You may also find that the option to remove everything after the last frame of each file cures a corrupt MP3 file. Put a check in this box to enable this option if needed. Use Software to Repair Damaged MP3 Files
To repair the corrupt MP3 files, download and install an MP3 repair program. One of the best free MP3 repair programs is MP3 Repair Tool. It has a simple interface and is easy to run. The application removes a user-defined number of frames from the beginning or end of a corrupted MP3 file in an effort to correct any damage. Even though MP3 Repair Tool creates a copy of each file it works on, it's still a good idea to back up your MP3 files before processing them. Hero Images / Getty Images Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Repair Damaged or Corrupted Thumbs.db Files Scan and Fix Your Hard Drive: Windows System Files How to Fix Outlook Search When It's Not Working How to Fix Corrupted Files in Windows 11 How to Repair Corrupted Password List Files (PWL Files) The 7 Best Music Editors of 2022 Best Commercial Hard Drive Repair Software CCleaner v6.05 Free System Cleaner Review How to Rip Music From CDs Using Windows Media Player 11 Error Code 0xc0000185: What It Is and How to Fix It Fix Gdiplus.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Mfc100u.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors What Is a File Extension & Why Are They Important? How to Fix It When Microsoft Word Is Not Responding How to Repair or Replace Boot.ini in Windows XP [Easy] Why Are Photos Stored in a DCIM Folder? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies