APE File

Category: Audio Files

What is an APE file?

Developed by Monkey’s Audio, the APE extension refers to audio files compressed using its in-house compression algorithm. These files are also known as an APE codec or MAC format and are a lossless binary format. It works differently from the commonly-found MP3, WMA, and other lossy formats and ensures that the user listens to the audio in the same way the developer wanted it to sound. The APE format also comes with error detection and tag support to store metadata about the main file.

How to Open APE Files

File Viewer Plus

Monkey's Audio

MPlayer

Foobar2000

NCH WavePad

Adobe Audition CC

SoftRM Ape Ripper

DT Soft DAEMON Tools

Lightning UK! ImgBurn

JRiver Media Center

Nullsoft Winamp

JMAC

AIMP

MPlayer

Adobe Audition CC

ShedWorx Smart Converter

Max

Cog

JMAC

VideoLAN VLC media player

MPlayer

JMAC

How to Make APE Files

Below are some software programs that can open APE files. Download one to open your file now.