.MIDI File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .MIDI file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

MIDI File Recovery

What is a .MIDI file?

Standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file used by MIDI hardware devices as well as music authoring and playback programs; contains music data, such as what notes are played, when they are played, how long each note is held, and the velocity of each note.

What Are Common Causes of ".MIDI" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes for ".MIDI" files lost or failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".MIDI" files while organizing their files or performing other tasks on their computer or storage device.
  2. File corruption: ".MIDI" files can become corrupted due to various reasons such as power outages, hardware or software issues, or improper file transfers.
  3. Virus or malware attack: If a computer or storage device gets infected with a virus or malware, it can corrupt or delete ".MIDI" files along with other data.
  4. Formatting or partitioning errors: Formatting or partitioning a storage device without proper backup can lead to the loss of ".MIDI" files stored on it.
  5. Software or hardware malfunction: Issues with MIDI software or hardware components like sound cards or MIDI interfaces can cause ".MIDI" files to fail or become inaccessible.
  6. Operating system errors: Errors or crashes in the operating system can result in the loss or failure of ".MIDI" files.
  7. Human error: Accidental overwriting, moving, or renaming of ".MIDI" files can lead to their loss or failure.
  8. Physical damage or hardware failure: Physical damage to storage devices or hardware failures can render ".MIDI" files unreadable or lost.

To minimize the risk of ".MIDI" file loss or failure, it is recommended to regularly backup important files, use reliable antivirus software, and handle storage devices and software with care.

How to recover lost ".MIDI" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".MIDI" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".MIDI" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".MIDI" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".MIDI" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".MIDI" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".MIDI" extension?

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Programs that open ".MIDI" files

Windows
Apple QuickTime Player Apple QuickTime Player
Microsoft Windows Media Player Microsoft Windows Media Player
Nullsoft Winamp Nullsoft Winamp
NoteWorthy Composer NoteWorthy Composer
Synthesia Synthesia
TiMidity++ TiMidity++
WildMidi WildMidi
Amarok Amarok
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player Apple QuickTime Player
Apple Logic Pro X Apple Logic Pro X
Synthesia Synthesia
TiMidity++ TiMidity++
Linux
TiMidity++ TiMidity++
WildMidi WildMidi
Amarok Amarok
Android
File Viewer for Android File Viewer for Android

Additional Information

  • File type: MIDI File

  • File extension: .MIDI

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Audio Files

  • Format: Binary

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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