File Extension Database

Open ID2 File

The file format and extension, ID2, is a type of file used by Windows Live Messenger (WLM), which was an online chat program.

The ID2 contains metadata such as the smiley name and keyboard shortcut, and is used in combination with an associated DT2 image file to display a smiley.

The ID2 file can be used to create custom emoticons.

ID2 files are encrypted and decrypted using a WLM user's Passport User ID.

ID2 files often have cryptic names because they are named automatically using a hash of the DT2 file.

Software to open an ID2 file

The only software enabled to open and work with an ID2 file is Windows Live Messenger, which is discontinued.

How Can I Open ID2 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ID2 file is to find a ID2 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ID2 file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ID2 file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ID2 file opener then try to search online for "ID2 viewer", "application to open ID2 file" or "open ID2 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ID2 file

How Can I Open ID2 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ID2 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ID2 file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ID2 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ID2 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ID2 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ID2 file then try to search for "ID2 viewer", "application to open ID2 file" or "read ID2 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ID2 file

How Can I Open ID2 File on Android

If you downloaded a ID2 file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ID2 file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ID2".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ID2 viewer", "ID2 file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ID2 File on iPhone or iPad

To open ID2 File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ID2 file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ID2". This way you can find apps which can open ID2 files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ID2 viewer" or "ID2 file" online in your favorite search engine.

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