M2P File

What are M2P files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a M2P file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your M2P files.

What is a M2P file?

The .m2p file extension can be commonly found in files that contain video and audio data formatted in MPEG-2 type. M2P video stores data for media streaming. MP G, mpeg, and m2v are some of the other file types that are used in files formatted with MPEG-2 video and audio.

M2P file is a digital video/ movie file type that describes a combination of lossy video compression and lossy audio compression (audio data compression) methods which permit storage and transmission of movies using currently available storage media and transmission bandwidth. M2P format is frequently used by broadcasters and television companies in creating their digital television broadcasts over the air, cable, and satellite TV. It also specifies the format of movies that are distributed on DVD or digital versatile disks. MPEG-2 is a standard for the generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information.

VLC Media Player is one of the most popular applications/ players that can work with .m2p files

How to open M2P files

We have identified two M2P openers that are compatible with this specific type of M2P file.

Programs that open files

Last updated: January 3, 2024

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of M2P files. Remember, different programs may use M2P files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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