Does BMW support NCM format?
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BMW does not support NCM format. Formats supported by BMW: BMW USB supports AVI format and MP4 format. The audio format for playing or processing audio files in computers is the process of digital and analog conversion of audio files. NCM format: NCM is an audio file encoding format used by NetEase Cloud Music. Audio files downloaded from NetEase Cloud Music use this format. Currently, NCM format files can only be played on the NetEase Cloud Music APP and are not supported by other audio playback software or audio devices.
As a long-time BMW owner, I'm very familiar with this issue. When I first downloaded NCM music from NetEase Cloud, I was excited to play it on the car's system but found it completely unrecognizable. After some research, I learned that BMW's original system indeed doesn't support this encrypted format, mainly due to copyright concerns. My current solution is to batch convert the files to MP3 using free software like Format Factory on my computer. After conversion, I save them to a USB drive and play them through the car's system with no noticeable loss in sound quality. Alternatively, connecting my phone via Bluetooth to play NetEase Cloud directly is even more convenient, allowing voice-controlled song skipping while driving. Sharing these tips has saved fellow car enthusiasts a lot of hassle.