MIDI
A compact event-based music file format that stores notes, timing, controller events, tempo changes, and other performance instructions rather than recorded audio samples.
General information
- Format name
- Standard MIDI File
- Extensions
.mid.midi- MIME type
audio/midi- Category
- audio
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- MIDI Manufacturers Association
File signatures
| Offset | Hexadecimal | ASCII | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4D 54 68 64 | MThd | Standard MIDI Files begin with the MThd header chunk. |
Common uses
Music sequencing
Digital instruments
Game music
Karaoke and backing tracks
Music production
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Standard MIDI Files | The MIDI Association | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026