Playing MP3 files in C++

Hi all,

How can I play MP3 files in C++? Is there any library that I can use?

Thanks,
Peyman

In the C++ standard library, no. SDL, however, might support such a thing.

Google for "MP3 files in C++".

I found libmpg123 to be a good library.

Also, be aware of the legal implications - MP3 is patented. Depending on what you're doing, other formats may suit you better. (In the local gamedev club, the last project I worked with used .ogg files. Supported by SDL, excellent quality, and free.)

Originally Posted by Cactus_Hugger

I found libmpg123 to be a good library.

Also, be aware of the legal implications - MP3 is patented. Depending on what you're doing, other formats may suit you better. (In the local gamedev club, the last project I worked with used .ogg files. Supported by SDL, excellent quality, and free.)

Hi,

That is for Linux, is there any version for windows also?

Thanks,
Peyman

FMOD, DirectSound, OpenAL. I use FMOD.

Originally Posted by peyman_k

Hi,

That is for Linux, is there any version for windows also?

Thanks,
Peyman

Yes, libmpg123 works with Windows. They seem to have a developer zip file on the website's download page, but IIRC, I just compiled from source.
I forgot to note that libmpg123 provides only decoding support, IIRC. I don't think they have any code for playing sound. (You've got two tasks here: decoding the mp3 and playing the resulting waveform.) Some of the libraries mentioned above can help with that. (Some might be able to do both decoding/playing in one or two steps - for me, this was not needed.)