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Macs can play these types of media files (extensions) by default

  • .mov (movie file)
  • .midi (MIDI file)
  • .mp3
  • .mp4
  • .avi (audio & video file)
  • .wav (sound file)
  • .MPEG
  • .jpeg
  • .m4p
you can get external programs that allow you to play more media types, usually for free.
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