What Is QCP Format?
The QCP file format is a technology created by Qualcomm in 1994 for audio files. It allows for compression of audio, and is used to create mobile ring tones. Many freeware and shareware QCP converters are available to consumers who wish to create personalized ring tones using the QCP file format.
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Background
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Qualcomm started out as a company specializing in the wireless telecommunications market. QCP is just one of many patented wireless technologies created by this company. Qualcomm released a memo titled "The QCP File Format and Media Types for Speech Data" in September 2003, to provide information on this file format for the Internet community.
What Is the QCP File Format?
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QCP is a form of QCELP compressed audio. Qualcomm developed this format in 1994 to increase speech quality. QCELP is a type of speech codec. QCP can record any type of audio instead of being able to record only specific instruments. A QCP file can be opened with the Pure Voice Recorder/Player developed by Qualcomm.
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QCP Usage
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QCP files are used on media servers, multimedia messaging system centers, and third generation cellular handsets. They can also be sent via email and over the Internet through a variety of mechanisms. They are a commonly used file format to create ring tones through the usage of converters.
Available Converters
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Many freeware and shareware converters are available that are capable of converting other file formats into QCP format. D.R. Software has a download available through CNet for QCP Converter 8.05. It supports a wide variety of file formats, from .WMA to .MP3, for conversion to QCP format. Many more converters are available online.
Converting to QCP Format
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Many converters are very easy to use; simply select the file you wish to convert, and pick the format you wish to convert to. With one click, conversion is accomplished through the program. Some converters display a readout of the size of audio you will create through conversion.
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