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Basic information about MP2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MP2（*.MP2 or *.mp2）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MP2 file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the MP2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MP2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MP2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MP2 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MP2 file?
How to open a MP2 file?
What programs do I need to open a MP2 file?
What programs help to create and edit a MP2 file?
How to convert MP2 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MP2 file format?

1.Detail information about MP2 file extension: MPEG Layer II Compressed Audio File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MP2 files
File type	MPEG Layer II Compressed Audio File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Moving Picture Experts Group	File format	Binary
Description	MP2 file is a MPEG Layer II Compressed Audio File developed by Moving Picture Experts Group. Audio format that uses MPEG-1 Layer II compression to reduce the file size; mainly replaced by the ubiquitous .MP3 format, but is still used for digital radio and digital television broadcasts.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Microsoft Windows Media Player Nullsoft Winamp VideoLAN VLC media player PeonySoft MP2 Converter Adobe Audition CC 2017 Adobe Media Encoder Adobe Premiere Pro Helium Music Manager jetAudio KMPlayer PowerDVD SUPER Ultimate Video Converter
macOS	Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player Adobe Audition CC 2017
Linux	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud VideoLAN VLC media player
Android	VLC media player for Android

2.Detail information about MP2 file extension: Heroes of Might and Magic II Map File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MP2 files
File type	Heroes of Might and Magic II Map File	Category	Game Files
Developer	New World Computing	File format	N/A
Description	MP2 file is a Heroes of Might and Magic II Map File developed by New World Computing.
Windows	Ubisoft Heroes of Might and Magic II

How to convert MP2 files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for MP2 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MP2 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to MP2 file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to MP2 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MP2 conversion, you may use the option.

TS to MP2	TRP to MP2	PRPROJ to MP2	FLAC to MP2
AAC to MP2	MP4 to MP2

Can't open a MP2 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MP2”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MP2 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MP2 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of MP2 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a MP2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MP2 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MP2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MP2 file is damaged.
Whether the MP2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MP2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MP2 file format is incompletely.
Whether the MP2 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MP2 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MP2 file.

If the MP2 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.