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Basic information about M2TS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension M2TS（*.M2TS or *.m2ts）, 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 M2TS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the M2TS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the M2TS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support M2TS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the M2TS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the M2TS file?
  • How to open a M2TS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a M2TS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a M2TS file?
  • How to convert M2TS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to M2TS file format?


1.Detail information about M2TS file extension: Blu-ray BDAV Video File

File type Blu-ray BDAV Video File Category Video Files
Developer Sony File format Binary
Description M2TS file is a Blu-ray BDAV Video File developed by Sony. Video file saved in the high-definition Blu-ray BDAV format; used for saving video data on Blu-ray discs; based on the MPEG-2 transport stream and supports 720p and 1080i formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert M2TS files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Adobe Flash Professional CC
Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
CyberLink PowerProducer 6
Sony Picture Motion Browser
MAGIX VEGAS Pro 15
Audials One 2018
VideoLAN VLC media player
Mirillis Splash
Adobe Premiere Pro
ALLPlayer
DVDFab
Free Studio
HDConvertToX
Nero Multimedia Suite
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas Pro
SUPER
WinX Video Converter

macOS		 Adobe Flash Professional CC
Roxio Toast 16
VideoLAN VLC media player
DVDFab Blu-ray Copy
Roxio Toast Titanium

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player



How to convert M2TS files to another file format?

There are 37 records in our database eligible for M2TS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve M2TS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

M2TS to 264 M2TS to 3G2 M2TS to 3GP M2TS to 3GPP
M2TS to 3GPP2 M2TS to ASF M2TS to AVI M2TS to BIK
M2TS to BNK M2TS to DIVX M2TS to DVR M2TS to DVR MS
M2TS to DVR-MS M2TS to F4V M2TS to FLM M2TS to FLV
M2TS to H261 M2TS to H263 M2TS to H264 M2TS to M1V
M2TS to M2P M2TS to M2T M2TS to M4V M2TS to MJPG
M2TS to MKV M2TS to MOV M2TS to MP4 M2TS to MPE
M2TS to MPEG M2TS to MPG M2TS to MTS M2TS to OGV
M2TS to TRP M2TS to TS M2TS to VOB M2TS to WEBM
M2TS to WMV


How to convert another files to M2TS file format?

There are 37 records in our database eligible for another files to M2TS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to M2TS conversion, you may use the option.

3G2 to M2TS AVI to M2TS OGV to M2TS DIVX to M2TS
MPG to M2TS FLV to M2TS MTS to M2TS M4V to M2TS
DAT to M2TS DVR to M2TS ASF to M2TS TS to M2TS
M1V to M2TS MKV to M2TS M2T to M2TS MPEG to M2TS
3GPP2 to M2TS 264 to M2TS MP4 to M2TS MPE to M2TS
TRP to M2TS WMV to M2TS DVR MS to M2TS BNK to M2TS
IFO to M2TS DVR-MS to M2TS 3GP to M2TS FLM to M2TS
3GPP to M2TS BIK to M2TS H261 to M2TS F4V to M2TS
AVC to M2TS WEBM to M2TS H264 to M2TS H263 to M2TS
SSIF to M2TS


Can't open a M2TS 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.M2TS”。

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 M2TS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support M2TS 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 M2TS 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 M2TS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a M2TS 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 M2TS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the M2TS file is damaged.
  • Whether the M2TS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the M2TS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the M2TS file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the M2TS file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a M2TS file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a M2TS file.

If the M2TS 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.