The MPEG Audio Layer III file format revolutionized the music industry in the 1990s by allowing consumers to “rip” tracks from audio CDs and compress them, greatly reducing their size. The MP3 format has since become the de facto standard for music distribution, and portable MP3 players have been developed to allow consumers to take their music anywhere. You don’t need to be a computer expert to use MP3 players, and they have several clear-cut advantages over portable CD players. However, the higher audio quality of CDs has prevented them from becoming obsolete. Writer Bio
