Convert SMP to MP3

What is an SMP file extension?

SMP acronym stands for the SmartMusic Performance file. It is a product of the SmartMusic program used by bands, voice, and orchestra to practice music. It not only contains audio data but other details can be saved to practice solos or other music parts such as music assessment sheets. In 2014, the .smp extension replaced .smpx in the Finale musical notation application.

MakeMusic SmartMusic can be used to open .smp files on both Windows and Mac OS.

The MP3 File

One of the most popular audio files today are in the mp3 file format. It was developed by Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) and is abbreviated as either MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3.

Thanks to its small file size, it’s one of the most portable and vastly shared audio files today. The format uses a lossy compression algorithm that decreases the file size up to 80% while maintaining a near CD quality.

However, compression has its drawbacks. Yes, you will save on so much disk space but some of your sound quality will be lost in the conversion. But, it only gets rid of what the human ear finds difficult to hear. So, for the average audio listeners, it’s hard to tell the loss in sound quality. The music remains the same.

Being the most common audio file, almost all music players can open .mp3 files. If you are a PC or Mac user, no third-party is required to open an mp3 file. Both iTunes and Windows Media Player can sort you out. Besides, if you go for a third-party program, most music applications are compatible with .mp3.

How to Convert SMP to MP3?

SMP files are rare and you can’t open them without the specific programs. This makes it easier to convert them to .mp3 a more popular format to access them.

Filestar will help you do this in a few simple steps. Naturally, you can also convert and MP3 to an SMP in our application.