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Zachary Darr
Zachary Darr
1,180 Points
Posted by Zachary Darr
Zachary Darr
1,180 Points

Cannot convert file to mp3. Please Help.

I am working on a project for a memorial event and I was sent a file. and cannot get it to open. The file is from a digital recorder. The idea was to have the file sent to me and then I would figure out how to convert it into a mp3. Every attempt has failed. some error messages read: "File can not be identified". I have pasted the file below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_labhE4KMDEdvnXGMvRd31GMaM8fry6e/view?usp=sharing

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

It might save time to ask the source what format the file is in. Also, if you have a dump utility it's possible that the first few bytes contain a signature that could be a clue to the format.

And rather than exchange emails in the open forum, it might make for easier sharing if you placed the file in a Git repo or some service like Google docs.

Zachary Darr
Zachary Darr
1,180 Points
Zachary Darr
Zachary Darr
1,180 Points

Hey Steven. Thanks so much for the information. I copied the link below if you'd like to take a look at it. I'm still a newbie to the tech world, so what I am trying to accomplish might be beyond my capabilities. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_labhE4KMDEdvnXGMvRd31GMaM8fry6e/view?usp=sharing

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

This file contains these strings in the first block:

MS_VOICE
SONY CORPORATION
msvlpecw.spi
Roman Ariel, 050804

I'm not sure what the last two are, but based on the first two (and a bit of online research) I suspect this is a file may be from a Sony ICD-R100 voice recorder.

Sony provides a free utility for converting such files into other formats: ICS Converter Utility.