MP2A

Basic information about MP2A file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MP2A（*.MP2A or *.mp2a）, 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 MP2A file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MP2A file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MP2A file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MP2A file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MP2A file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MP2A file?
How to open a MP2A file?
What programs do I need to open a MP2A file?
What programs help to create and edit a MP2A file?
How to convert MP2A files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MP2A file format?

1.Detail information about MP2A file extension: Sound File (MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Stream)

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MP2A files
File type	Sound File (MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Stream)	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	MP2A file is a Sound File (MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Stream). MP2A is a file extension commonly associated with Sound Format (MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Stream) files. Files with MP2A extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. MP2A file format, along with 694 other file formats, belongs to the Audio Files category. Users are advised to use Winamp software for managing MP2A files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Winamp was created by Radionomy. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MP2A files, check the developer’s official website.
Windows	Microsoft Windows Media Player Winamp

Can't open a MP2A 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.MP2A”。

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 MP2A extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MP2A 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 MP2A 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 MP2A file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MP2A 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 MP2A file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the MP2A file is damaged.
Whether the MP2A file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the MP2A file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the MP2A file format is incompletely.
Whether the MP2A file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MP2A file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MP2A file.

If the MP2A 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.