Finding MP3 duration and file size

MP3 files (.mp3) are music files that will play on your computer. For best results in your photo album we recommend that you use use an MP3 file of approximately 3 to 4 minutes in duration or 4 to 6 mb in file size. Files that are larger can slow the downloading time of your album and files that are smaller will repeat too many times during the album run time.

 

  Find the duration and file size of your MP3:


Option1:  Open Windows Explorer and find the MP3 file. Move your mouse cursor so the pointer is over the mp3 file. A popup window will open (see fig.1). This will give you the duration and size as indicated by the arrows.



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Option2:  If Option 1 isn't working, right click on the file to open the menu window (see fig.2). Left click on Properties at the bottom of the window as indicated by the arrow to open the properties window (see fig.3). Size or Size on disk will give you the file size. This option doesn't give you the duration, but the correct file size is usually close enough.

   


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Option3:  Some music programs on your computer or most MP3 players will show you the duration.
 

 

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