| Extension | .midi |
| Category | audio |
| Description | MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a popular file format used for creating and sharing musical compositions. MIDI files contain digital data that represents musical notes and other information about a piece of music, but they do not actually contain any sound recordings. This makes MIDI files much smaller than other audio file formats, and they can be easily edited and manipulated using various software and tools. MIDI is often used in music production, video game soundtracks, and other multimedia applications. |
| Technical details | MIDI files do not contain audio data; instead, they consist of a series of commands that direct a MIDI-compatible device on how to produce sound. These devices can range from synthesizers and drum machines to computer software that generates sound. MIDI files can be played on any MIDI-compatible device, and can be edited and arranged using specialized software. |
