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Opening an M2P File
The M2P file type is primarily associated with Adobe Premiere Pro.
What is an M2P file
M2P files mostly belong to Adobe Premiere Pro. Your M2P file is an MPEG-2 Program Stream video file. It is a container for video data that follows the MPEG-2 standard.
These files are used mainly in video editing and DVD authoring.
Key points summarized by FilExt.com include:Format: Stores compressed video data in a program stream format. Usage: Common in workflows using Adobe Premiere Pro, where precise video frame management is needed. Compatible with tools like MPEG Streamclip and other media players such as VLC. FilExt.com tip: They are optimized for environments where error correction is less critical such as controlled editing settings, rather than broadcast streams.
These files are used mainly in video editing and DVD authoring.
Key points summarized by FilExt.com include:
How to open M2P files
You need a suitable software like Adobe Premiere Pro to open an M2P file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your M2P file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a M2P file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Programs that open and convert M2P files:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. M2P files are often referred to as Adobe Premiere Pro videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- MPEG-2 Program Stream Format File
Technical Data for M2P File Extension
The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.
ProgramID: MPlayer, FileType: Media Clip, AppName: Media Player
EXEFile: mplay32.exe
EXEFile: mplay32.exe
ProgramID: MPlayer, FileType: Media Clip, AppName: Media Player 2
EXEFile: mplayer.exe
EXEFile: mplayer.exe
ProgramID: NVDVD.PlayFile, AppName: NvDvd
EXEFile: NvDvd.exe
EXEFile: NvDvd.exe
ProgramID: ALLPlayerFile
EXEFile: D:\aaa\MarBit\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: D:\aaa\MarBit\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: Ivi.MediaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Leadtek\WinFastDVD\WinFastDVD.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Leadtek\WinFastDVD\WinFastDVD.exe %1
ProgramID: m2pFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L
ProgramID: NeroShowTime.Files.m2p
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime.exe
ProgramID: NeroShowTime.Files.m2p
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead3\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead3\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime.exe
ProgramID: ALLPlayerFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MarBit\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MarBit\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe
ProgramID: mpegfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open
ProgramID: ivi.WinDVD8MediaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\InterVideo\DVD8\WinDVD.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\InterVideo\DVD8\WinDVD.exe
ProgramID: PDVDfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe
ProgramID: ALLPlayerFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ALLPlayer\ALLPlayer.exe
ProgramID: qvodplayer.m2p
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile
ProgramID: WMP11.AssocFile.MPEG
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open
ProgramID: FantasyDVD Multimedia File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Combined Community Codec Pack\MPC\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Combined Community Codec Pack\MPC\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: M2.Plugin
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\maxthon2\maxthon.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\maxthon2\maxthon.exe
ProgramID: Ivi.MediaFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\InterVideo\WinDVD\WinDVD.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\InterVideo\WinDVD\WinDVD.exe
ProgramID: stormplayer.m2p
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play
ProgramID: WMP11.AssocFile.MPEG
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open
ProgramID: MPlayerFileVideo
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MPlayer\mplayer\smplayer_portable.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MPlayer\mplayer\smplayer_portable.exe
ProgramID: mplayerc.m2p
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
an m2p video file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with M2P files
- Associate the M2P file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open video files. Because only the current version supports the latest M2P file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Adobe Premiere Pro update.
- To make sure that your M2P file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .M2P file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.