Opening an MT2 File

The MT2 file type is primarily associated with MadTracker.

MT2File Extension MT2
File extension: MT2
File type:  Ver. 2.0 Module/Song

What is an MT2 file?

MT2 files mostly belong to MadTracker by Yannick Delwiche. MadTracker is a composition tool based on the tracker concept.

How to open MT2 files

You need a suitable software like MadTracker to open an MT2 file. You need a suitable software like MadTracker from Yannick Delwiche to open an MT2 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 MT2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MT2 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online MT2 File Viewer

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How to extract texts from MT2 files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from MT2 file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online MT2 File Viewer:
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .mt2 file to play" button above.
  2. Your MT2 file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Trouble Opening a .MT2 File? These Steps Will Help

Because .MT2 files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received from a digital musician, it is likely a MadTracker Ver. 2.0 Module/Song.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer:
    • MT20 confirms a MadTracker 2 module.
    • PK indicates a standard ZIP archive.
    • Readable XML suggests a text-based configuration file.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try MadTracker (developed by Yannick Delwiche) or compatible audio players like Winamp. If uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for MT2 File Extension

Identifier:
Hex: 4D 54 32 30, ASCII: MT20 (provided by TrID database)
Related files:
mts2, m2t, exe, mti, mte, mjs

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: 3DHA3.Materials, FileType: Materials Data

ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ModPlug\Player\MODPLUG.EXE %1

ProgramID: MT2File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JetAudio\JetAudio.exe %1

ProgramID: MadTracker.module.mt2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MadTracker\MT2.exe %1

ProgramID: Winamp.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\winamp.exe %1

ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MODPLUG.EXE


an mt2 Ver. 2.0 Module/Song is a special file format by Yannick Delwiche and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MT2 files

  • Associate the MT2 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open ver. 2.0 module/songs. Because only the current version supports the latest MT2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Yannick Delwiche manufacturer website after an available MadTracker update.
  • To make sure that your MT2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .MT2 file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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