audio format

What is a .AMR file?

AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is the audio format for mobile voice recordings and old phone ringtones, optimized for speech at small sizes.

Full name
Adaptive Multi-Rate Audio
Developed by
3GPP
Released
1999
Extension
.amr
MIME type
audio/amr
Transparency
No

How to open a AMR file

AMR plays in VLC and many phones; convert to MP3 to play and edit anywhere.

What AMR files are used for

Music & podcasts

Listening on any device or app.

Editing & mastering

Production-quality source audio.

Voice notes & clips

Lightweight recordings to share.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Purpose-built for its nicheNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

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Frequently asked questions

AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is the audio format for mobile voice recordings and old phone ringtones, optimized for speech at small sizes.

AMR plays in VLC and many phones; convert to MP3 to play and edit anywhere.

AMR is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

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No — AMR doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.