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Basic information about DT2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DT2（*.DT2 or *.dt2）, 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 DT2 file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the DT2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DT2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DT2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DT2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DT2 file?
  • How to open a DT2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DT2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DT2 file?
  • How to convert DT2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DT2 file format?


1.Detail information about DT2 file extension: DTED Level 2 File

File type DTED Level 2 File Category GIS Files
Developer National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency File format Binary
Description DT2 file is a DTED Level 2 File developed by National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED) Level 2 file used by GIS programs for displaying terrain elevation data; contains a uniformly-spaced grid of elevation points; used commonly in military systems that require terrain slope, elevation, and surface contour information.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DT2 files

Windows		 Safe Software FME Desktop
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Pitney Bowes MapInfo
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
TatukGIS Viewer

Linux		 ESRI ArcGIS Desktop


2.Detail information about DT2 file extension: Windows Live Messenger Emoticon Image File

File type Windows Live Messenger Emoticon Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description DT2 file is a Windows Live Messenger Emoticon Image File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DT2 files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Live Messenger



Can't open a DT2 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.DT2”。

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 DT2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DT2 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 DT2 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 DT2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DT2 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 DT2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DT2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the DT2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DT2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DT2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DT2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DT2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DT2 file.

If the DT2 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.