TechNote (Archived)

MP3 File will not Import in Flash

Issue

When trying to import a MP3 file you recieve the error message "One or more files were not imported because there were problems reading them."

Reason

Macromedia Flash does not internally support MP3 files with a bitrate over 160kbps. Importing sound files over this size will cause Macromedia Flash to ask Quicktime to handle the import via Quicktime's audio subsystem.

Solution

To import MP3 files with a bitrate over 160kbps you will need to install Apple's Quicktime. If QuickTime is installed and you are still getting the error, uninstall QuickTime, download and reinstall newest version of Quicktime and then restart your computer.