MP3 File doesn't work

[GhostThruster]

When I import an MP3 file, the sound editor displays it as 0:00:00 length, and when I try to play it the sound editors says it is 'not a valid sound file'. However, when I convert the file into a .wav using Audacity (which is 4 x the filesize, so this is not a viable option) and import it in .wav format, the sound editor plays it perfectly.

Any reasons why this is?

 

[clockwork2]

dunno, not good at that stuff.

 

[Mcasdf]

Might be that the mp3 header was corrupt and that Audacity actually managed to make a correct wav file from the previously corrupt mp3.

Try to make the working wav file to mp3, it's a long shot but might be worth it.

 

[Lordkoon]

You must have reduced the quality too much. Files become corrupted inside the editor once you import them. Also the stereo/mono features sometimes mess up ending like that too.

 

[GhostThruster]

Thanks Lordkoon! Yes the file doesn't work when its 64kbps, but when it is back up to 128kbps, it works. This thing is solved.